Brake Light Switches; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Brake light switches

The brake light is activated by switches
connected to the brake lever and brake
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pedal. Check that the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
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necessary, adjust the rear brake light
switch as follows.
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(a)
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1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
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switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
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come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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The front brake light switch should be
serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
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(b)
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Front brake pads
1. Wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator groove. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator groove has almost disap-
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