Brake Light Switches - Yamaha YFM700RE Owner's Manual

(b)
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(a)
1. Rubber cover
2. Parking brake free play adjusting nut
3. Locknut
TIP
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If the cable length cannot be adjusted to specifica-
tion, consult a Yamaha dealer.
6. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
7. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
8. Turn in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake cal-
iper until it feels tight, then turn it out 1/8 turn
and tighten its locknut to the specified torque.
NOTICE: When tightening the locknut,
2
3
hold the adjusting bolt with a wrench so
that it does not turn together with the lock-
nut.
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Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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Brake light switches

The brake light, which is activated by the brake
pedal and brake lever, should come on just before
braking takes effect.
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in reduced braking