Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment 8-36
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
After servicing:
Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
All air must be bled from the brake
system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. A dealer should
perform these procedures.
Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is
activated by the brake pedal and rear brake
lever, is properly adjusted when the brake
light comes on just before braking takes
effect. If necessary, adjust the brake light
switch as follows.
1. 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. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
3. Install the panel.