Checking The Front Brake Hoses; Checking The Rear Brake Hoses; Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual

Limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hoses "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders "2"
Loose → Tighten the holder bolt.
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1
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3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-18.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSES

1. Check:
• Brake hoses "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders "2"
Loose connection → Connect.
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3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-30.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
NOTE:
The rear brake light switch is operated by
movement 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:
• Rear brake light operation timing
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Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
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• Rear brake light operation timing
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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"
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction "b"
Brake light comes on later.
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a
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CHASSIS
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2
b
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