Changing The Brake Fluid - Yamaha Tmax XP500 2016 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Clean the filler cap before re-
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moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
Use only the specified brake flu-
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id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
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Refill with the same type of
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brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
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harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water does not
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enter the brake fluid reservoir
4
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
5 the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
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up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
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the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
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tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
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fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
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further riding.
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Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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