Yamaha XVS6501997 - Brake Pad Inspection; Brake Shoe Inspection; Brake Light Switch Adjustment

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BRAKE PAD INSPECTION/BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION/
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
INSP
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EB304030
BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
1. Operate the brake lever.
2. Inspect:
S Brake pad
Wear indicators
1
almost touch the brake
disc  Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND REAR
BRAKE” in CHAPTER 6.
EB304040
BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION
1. Operate the brake pedal.
2. Inspect:
S Brake shoes
Wear indicator
1
reaches the wear limit
line
2
 Replace the brake shoes as a
set.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND REAR
BRAKE” in CHAPTER 6.
EB304050
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
The brake light switch is operated by movement
of the brake pedal.
Adjustment is correct when the brake light
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
S Brake light operation timing
Incorrect  Adjust.
2. Adjust:
S Brake light operation timing
Adjustment steps:
D Hold the main body
1
of the switch so that it
does not rotate, and turn the adjuster
2
in or
out until the proper operation timing is ob-
tained.
Turning in:
brake light comes on
later.
Turning out:
brake light comes on
sooner.