Checking The Rear Brake Pads; Checking The Brake Hoses; Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha FJR13AEV(C) Service Manual

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CAUTION:
The amount of wear may differ for the brake
pads of the right front brake caliper between
the brake pads operated by the brake lever
and the brake pads operated by the brake
pedal. Each set of brake pads should be
checked individually and replaced if neces-
sary.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Front brake pad
Wear indicator grooves "1" almost disap-
peared → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-29.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad
Wear indicators "1" almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-41.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
NOTE:
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2. Check:
• Brake hose holders
Loose → Tighten the holder bolts.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the brake
several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-29,
"REAR BRAKE" on page 4-41 and "ABS (AN-
TI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)" on page 4-54.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
• 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 ef-
fect starts.
• If the switch is not properly adjusted, ABS mal-
function code No. 23 may be displayed.
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• 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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