Changing The Brake And Clutch Fluids; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha V MAX VMX17YC Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
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Be careful that water or dust does
1 not enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the
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fluid and may result in vapor lock,
and dirt may clog the ABS hydrau-
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lic unit valves.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
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ways clean up
immediately.
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As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
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ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
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check the cause.
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Changing the brake and
clutch fluids
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In
addition, have the oil seals of the brake
and clutch master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake and clutch
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
spilled fluid or leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble
tions.
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to prevent unsafe
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Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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condi-