Brakes - Suzuki GSF600Y 2000 Service Manual

2-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

BRAKES

(BRAKE)
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and ev-
ery 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
(BRAKE HOSE AND BRAKE FLUID)
Inspect every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months).
Replace hoses every 4 years. Replace fluid every 2 years.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
• Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebar straight.
• Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower limit line on
the front and rear brake fluid reservoirs.
• When the brake fluid level is below the lower limit line, replen-
ish with brake fluid that meets the following specification.
, Specification and Classification: DOT 4
+
* The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a
glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix different
types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-
based fluids. Do not use any brake fluid taken from
old, used or unsealed containers. Never re-use brake
fluid left over from the last servicing or stored for a
long period of time.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and immediately discolor painted surfaces. Check the
brake hoses and hose joints for cracks and oil leak-
age before riding.