2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 55
2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0-30.0 mm (0.79-1.18 in) at the brake pedal end. Periodically check the brake pedal free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. To increase the brake pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To decrease the brake pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). G G If proper adjustment cannot be obtained as described, have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. After adjusting the brake pedal free play, check the operation of the brake light. EAU22270 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut 1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut EWA10680 WARNING G After adjusting the drive chain slack or removing and installing the rear wheel, always check the brake pedal free play. 6-20 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). 6