Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

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Rear brake friction plates
The rear brake is provided with a wear indicator,
which allows you to check the brake friction plate
wear without having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake friction plate wear, check the posi-
tion of the wear indicator while applying the brake.
If a brake friction plate has worn to the point that
the wear indicator reaches the wear limit mark,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake friction
plates as a set.
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1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit mark
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Checking the brake fluid level

Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the
brake system, possibly causing it to become inef-
fective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark and replenish if neces-
sary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the brake
pads for wear and the brake system for leakage.
1. Minimum level mark
Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level, make sure that
the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level.
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