Suzuki GSX-R750, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-23
REAR BRAKE
• The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by observing
the grooved limit line
A
on the pad. When the wear exceeds
the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones.
(
6-69)
#
Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking per-
formance will be adversely affected.
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
• Loosen the locknut
1
.
• Turn the push rod
2
until the brake pedal is 50 – 60 mm (2.0
– 2.4 in)
A
below the top of the footrest.
• Tighten the locknut
1
securely.
! ! ! ! !
Rear brake master cylinder rod locknut:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13.0 Ib-ft)
Brake pedal height
A
:
Standard: 50 – 60 mm (2.0 – 2.4 in)
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
• Adjust the rear brake light switch so that the brake light will
come on just before pressure is felt when the brake pedal is
depressed.