Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha TT-R230X 2007 Owner's Manual

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1. Wear indicator groove
Rear brake Rear brake Rear brake Rear brake Rear brake
Apply the brake and inspect the wear
indicator. If the indicator reaches the
wear limit line, ask a Yamaha dealer to
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replace the shoes.
1. Wear limit
2. Wear indicator
Checking the brake fluid Checking the brake fluid Checking the brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid Checking the brake fluid
level level level level level
Front brake Front brake Front brake
Front brake Front brake
LOWER
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1. Lower level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
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
fluid level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
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make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.
Use only the recommended quality
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brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and
performance.
Recommended brake fluid: Recommended brake fluid: Recommended brake fluid: Recommended brake fluid: Recommended brake fluid:
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Refill with the same type of brake
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fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and lead
to poor braking performance.
Be careful that water does not enter
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the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted
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surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
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mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
poor braking