Inspecting The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha Thunderace YZF1000R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
Inspecting the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter
6 the brake or clutch system, possibly
causing them to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level and fill
when necessary. Low brake fluid levels
may indicate worn brake pads and/or
brake system leakage. If the brake lev-
el is low, be sure to inspect the brake
pads for wear or brake system for leak-
age.
Clutch
1. Minimum level mark
Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake or clutch
performance.
Rear brake
1. Minimum level mark
6-21
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake or clutch perfor-
mance.