Brake Light Switch Adjustment; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha TDR125 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
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brake pedal can indicate the pres-
ence of air in the brake system.
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This air must be removed by
bleeding the brake system before
the motorcycle is operated. Air in
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the system will cause greatly
diminished braking capability and
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can result in loss of control and an
accident. Have a Yamaha dealer
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inspect and bleed the system if
necessary.
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1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
Brake light switch
adjustment
The rear brake light switch is activat-
ed by the brake pedal and is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect.
To adjust the rear brake light switch,
hold the switch body so it does not
rotate while turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction a
to make the brake light come on earli-
er.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction b
to make the brake light come on
later.
FRONT
b
1. Wear indicator groove
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
Front brake
A wear indicator groove is provided
on each brake pad. This indicator
allows checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake.
Inspect the groove. If the groove has
almost disappeared, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace the pads.
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