Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Hoses - Yamaha FZ6-SS Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/

CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES

A
B
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
NOTE:
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal. The rear brake light
switch is properly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
S rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect ! Adjust.
2. Adjust:
S rear brake light operation timing
a. Hold the main body 1 of the rear brake light
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut 2 in direction a or b until the
rear brake light comes on at the proper time.
Direction
a
Direction
b
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose clamps.
1. Check:
S brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear ! Replace.
A Front
B Rear
2. Check:
S brake hose clamp
Loose ! Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake several times.
4. Check:
S brake hose
Brake fluid leakage ! Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT AND REAR BRAKES" in
chapter 4.
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CHK
ADJ
Brake light comes on
sooner.
Brake light comes on
later.