Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha Star XV250ZC Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end. Periodically check
the brake pedal free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
WARNING
G After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
G
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
G
After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
The rear brake light, which is activated
by the brake pedal, should come on just
before braking takes effect. If neces-
sary, adjust the rear brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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