Brake Fluid Replacement - Yamaha TW125 Owner's Manual

8 Use only the designated quali-
ty brake fluid. Otherwise, the
rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage
brake performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
NOTE:
If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can
be used.
8 Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Mixing fluids may
result in a harmful chemical
reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
8 Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significant-
ly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
8 Brake fluid may deteriorate
painted
parts. Always clean up spilled
and poor fluid immediately.
8 Have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause if the brake fluid
level goes down.
surfaces or plastic
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Brake fluid replacement

The brake fluid should be replaced
only by trained Yamaha service
personnel. Have the Yamaha deal-
er replace the following compo-
nents during periodic maintenance
or when they are damaged or leak-
ing:
8 oil seals (every two years)
8 brake hoses (every four years)
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