Changing The Brake Fluid; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha GRIZZLY 700 2013 Owner's Manual

● Use only the specified brake fluid; otherwise,
the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage.
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Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Add-
ing a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result
in a harmful chemical reaction.
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Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.
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As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for leak-
age. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before fur-
ther riding.
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Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below
or whenever they are damaged or leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
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Checking the front and rear brake lever
free play
The front and rear brake lever free play must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. The brake le-
vers should have no free play as shown. If there is
free play, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake
system.
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