Yamaha YZF1000RJ Service Manual page 280

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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
ICHAS1~1
7 -25
• Retaining pin
• Retaining clips
• Brake caliper
Refer to "BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT".
Bolt (brake caliper):
40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 29
ft •
lb)
5.Fill:
• Brake reservoir
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT4
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
brake fluid immediately.
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WARNING
• Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful chemical reaction and lead to poor
brake performance .
• When refilling be careful that water does
not enter the master cylinder. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
6.Air bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to "AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)" in CHAPTER 3 .
7.lnspect:
• Brake fluid level
Brake fluid level is under the "LOWER"
level line ➔ Fill up.
Refer to "BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION" in CHAPTER 3.
@ "LOWER" level line