Brake Fluid Replacement - Yamaha Thunderace YZF1000R Owner's Manual

Original shape
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Original shape
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up
immediately.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.
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Brake fluid replacement

The brake fluid should be replaced only
by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have the Yamaha dealer replace the
following components during periodic
maintenance or when they are dam-
aged or leaking:
oil seals (every two years)
brake hoses (every four years)
spilled fluid
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