Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Checking The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM125RA Service Manual

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WARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
When checking the brake fluid level, make sure
that the top of the brake master cylinder reser-
voir or brake fluid reservoir is horizontal.
2. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
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WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, make sure that the top of the
brake master cylinder reservoir or brake fluid
reservoir is horizontal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Remove:
• Front wheels
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6.
2. Operate the brake.
3. Check:
• Front brake pad
Wear indicators groove "a" have almost
disappeared → Replace the brake pads
as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-17.
4. Install:
• Front wheels
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6.
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