Checking The Brake Pads - Yamaha FJR1300R Service Manual

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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL/

CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS/

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
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CAUTION:
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
NOTE:
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In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, make sure the top of the
brake fluid reservoir is horizontal.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• front brake pad
Wear indicator 1 almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT AND REAR BRAKES" in
chapter 4.
• rear brake pad
Wear indicator 1 almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT AND REAR BRAKES" in
chapter 4.
È Front brake
É Rear brake
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
NOTE:
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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.
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