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The rear brake is manipulated by a dirt-bike style pedal around the right [[Footpegs|footpeg]], a common motorcycle configuration.
: [[File:footpeg-comparison.gif|thumb|S and DS foot pedals compared]]
: The rear brake has its own master cylinder behind the rear footpeg on the right.
;Pedal Construction
: Cast aluminum with a powder coat finish.
: On pre-2015 models, the pedal is made from a single piece.
: On 2015+ models, the pedal toe actuator is bolted on (M6X20-8.8) and may be replaced or have an S vs DS toe actuator swap.
;Rear Brake Switch
: The rear brake switch is activated hydraulically by pressure in the rear brake system.
: The rear brake switch is built into top banjo bolt.
;Rear Brake Pedal
: The threaded rod from the brake lever to the master cylinder adjusts lever height.
;Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment
: The rear brake pedal is adjustable at the clevis.
# Remove the pin.
#: The ''pin'' is the part that connects the brake pedal to the clevis.
#: The ''clevis'' is the fork shaped part that goes either side of the sheet metal pedal.
# Loosen the actuator shaft locknut above the clevis.
# Grip the shaft firmly with (say) long heavy-duty needle-nose pliers.
# Rotate the shaft clockwise (back toward the rear of the bike) to lower the pedal foot.
#: Or counterclockwise (towards the front) to raise the pedal foot up.
# Tighten the locknut back up to hold the clevis in place.
# Put the pin back in.
;Rear Brake Pedal Spring
: On most models, there is a spring suitable for a dirt bike that is over-designed for a street bike.
:: There is a kind of spring inside the brake pump, so the external one is just to keep the foot-pedal without rattling.
: '''Suggestion:''' Remove the rear brake spring or replace it with a lighter spring.
:: Test the rear brake after doing this.
;References
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6618.msg52588#msg52588 Re: [2016 FXS] Rear brake light comes on way too late]
: [https://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=9424 Is there an adjustable pedal brake lever?]
: [https://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=7266 Rear Brake Pedal mods]
: [https://www.electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=9888 DSR Rear brake lever height adjustment]
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The rear brake is manipulated by a dirt-bike style pedal around the right [[Footpegs|footpeg]], a common motorcycle configuration.
: [[File:footpeg-comparison.gif|thumb|S and DS foot pedals compared]]
: The rear brake has its own master cylinder behind the rear footpeg on the right.
;Pedal Construction
: Cast aluminum with a powder coat finish.
: On pre-2015 models, the pedal is made from a single piece.
: On 2015+ models, the pedal toe actuator is bolted on (M6X20-8.8) and may be replaced or have an S vs DS toe actuator swap.
;Rear Brake Switch
: The rear brake switch is activated hydraulically by pressure in the rear brake system.
: The rear brake switch is built into top banjo bolt.
;Rear Brake Pedal
: The threaded rod from the brake lever to the master cylinder adjusts lever height.
;Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment
: The rear brake pedal is adjustable at the clevis.
# Remove the pin.
#: The ''pin'' is the part that connects the brake pedal to the clevis.
#: The ''clevis'' is the fork shaped part that goes either side of the sheet metal pedal.
# Loosen the actuator shaft locknut above the clevis.
# Grip the shaft firmly with (say) long heavy-duty needle-nose pliers.
# Rotate the shaft clockwise (back toward the rear of the bike) to lower the pedal foot.
#: Or counterclockwise (towards the front) to raise the pedal foot up.
# Tighten the locknut back up to hold the clevis in place.
# Put the pin back in.
;Rear Brake Pedal Spring
: On most models, there is a spring suitable for a dirt bike that is over-designed for a street bike.
:: There is a kind of spring inside the brake pump, so the external one is just to keep the foot-pedal without rattling.
: '''Suggestion:''' Remove the rear brake spring or replace it with a lighter spring.
:: Test the rear brake after doing this.
;References
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6618.msg52588#msg52588 Re: [2016 FXS] Rear brake light comes on way too late]
: [https://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=9424 Is there an adjustable pedal brake lever?]
: [https://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=7266 Rear Brake Pedal mods]
: [https://www.electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=9888 DSR Rear brake lever height adjustment]
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