Brake Light Switch Adjustment; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

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b
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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking the front and rear
brake pads
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A wear indicator is provided on each
2
brake. This indicator allows checking
of brake pad wear without disassem-
bling the brake. Apply the brake and
inspect the wear indicator. If the
brake pads are worn to wear limit,
have a Yamaha dealer to replace the
pads.
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1. Wear indicator groove ( 3)
Front brake
Wear indicator grooves are provided
on each brake pad. These indicators
allow checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake.
Inspect the grooves. If they have
almost disappeared, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace the pads.
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