Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha XT600E 2000 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Check plug
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a. Lining thickness
Rear brake pads
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The rear brake is provided with a
check plug, which, if it is removed,
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allows you to check the brake pad
wear without disassembling
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brake. If the lining thickness is less
than 0.8 mm, have a Yamaha dealer
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replace the brake pads as a set.
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1. Minimum level mark
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Checking the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
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Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system
leakage. If the brake level is low, be
sure to check the brake pads for
wear and the brake system for leak-
age.
1. Minimum level mark
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Observe these precautions:
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REAR
8 When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder or brake fluid
reservoir is level.
8 Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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