HYOSUNG COMET 125 Service Manual page 30

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handle-
bars straight.
Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower
limit line (LOWER) on the front brake fluid reservoir.
When the level is below the lower limit line (LOWER),
replenish with brake fluid that meets the following
specification.
Specification and Classification : DOT 3 or DOT 4
CAUTION
The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with
a glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix dif-
ferent types of fluid such as silicone-based or
petroleum-based. Do not use any brake fluid
taken from old, used or unsealed containers.
Never re-use brake fluid left over from the last
servicing or stored for a long period.
CAUTION
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe run-
ning and immediately discolor painted surfaces.
Check the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks
and oil leakage before riding.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The extend of brake pad wear can be checked by
observing the grooved limit
wear exceeds the grooved limit, replace the pads with
new ones.
CAUTION
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
Remove the brake caliper.
Remove the brake pads.
To reassmble, reverse the above sequence.
Front brake caliper mounting bolt
: 18~28 N m (1.8~2.8 kg m)
Rear brake caliper mounting bolt
: 18~28 N m (1.8~2.8 kg m)
on the pad. When the
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-14
LOWER LIMIT LINE
[ Front Brake ]
[ Rear Brake ]
[ Front Brake ]