touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Each rear brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator groove. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Checking the brake fluid level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
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Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
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1. Minimum level mark
Rear brake
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1. Minimum level mark
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
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Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem,
reducing
performance.
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
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braking
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