2008 Yamaha Motorsports Stratoliner S Owners Manual - Page 64
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Stratoliner S 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. EAU22430 indicator grooves have almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. EAU22500 Rear brake pads Front brake pads 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut 6 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. Lining thickness 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves, which allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear Check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. 6-17