
Subsection 07 (BRAKES)
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FRONT BRAKE MANIFOLD
1. Brake light switch
2. Brake light switch connector
Brake Light Switch Resistance Test
1. Disconnect brake light switch connector.
2. Check switch operation as follows.
BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH POSITION
PIN
RESISTANCE
Firmly pushed
Close to 0
Released
1
2
Infinite (OL)
If switch is defective, replace with a new one.
If the switch tests good, verify wire continuity
between harness connector and ECM connector.
Refer to
BRAKE SYSTEMS WIRING DIAGRAM
.
REQUIRED TOOL
ECM ADAPTER TOOL (P/N 529 036 166)
529036166
Brake Light Switch Replacement
Brake Light Switch Located on Brake Lever
1. Disconnect brake light switch connector.
2. Replace brake light switch by a new one.
3. Connect brake light switch connector.
Brake Light Switch Located on Master
Cylinder or Manifold
1. Disconnect brake light switch connector.
2. Drain brake line.
3. Remove brake light switch.
NOTE:
Use shop rags to catch any spilled brake
fluid.
4. Install
NEW
sealing washers.
5. Install brake light switch.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Brake light switch
28.5 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(21 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
6. Connect brake light switch connector.
7. Refill and bleed brake system, refer to
PERI-
ODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsec-
tion.
BRAKE PEDAL
Brake Pedal Removal
1. Drain brake system, refer to
PERIODIC MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection.
2. Remove RH footrest panel. Refer to
BODY
subsection.
3. Remove engine panel. Refer to
BODY
subsec-
tion.
NOTE:
Loosen brake pedal bolt before removing
support from frame.
4. Remove master cylinder support from frame.
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Step 1: Loosen brake pedal pivot
Step 2: Remove nuts
5. Remove brake pedal spring.
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