2005 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Owners Manual - Page 69
2005 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU22270 EAU22390 Adjusting the rear brake light switch Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU22410 point that the wear indicator almost touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. EAU22470 Rear brake pads Front brake pads 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut The rear brake light switch, which is activated by the brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake light switch in place. To make the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To make the brake light come on later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove 6 1. Brake pad wear indicator Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator, which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake. If a brake pad has worn to the Each rear brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove, which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator groove. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove has almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. 6-24