Honda VTR1000F (1998-2003) [66/377] Brake system

MAINTENANCE BRAKE SYSTEM Firmly apply the brake lever or pedal and check that no air has entered the system If the lever or pedal feels soft or spongy when operated bleed the air from the system Refer to page 15 3 for air bleeding procedures Inspect the brake hoses pipes and fittings for deteri oration cracks damage or signs of leakage Tighten any loose fittings Replace hoses pipes and fittings as required BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT The distance between the tip of the brake lever and the grip can be adjusted by turning the adjuster CAUTION Align the arrow on the brake lever with the index mark on the adjuster BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Loosen the lock nut and turn the push rod until the correct pedal height is obtained BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NOTE The brake light switch on the front brake master cylinder cannot be adjusted If the front brake light switch actuation and brake engagement are oft either replace the switch unit or the malfunctioning parts of the system Check that the brake light comes on just prior to the brake actually being engaged If the light fails to come on adjust the switch so that the light comes on at proper time I lold the switch body and turn the adjusting nut Do not turn the switch body