Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual page 216

FRONT BRAKE
ICHASI~I
3.FiII:
• Reservoir tank
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
brake fluid immediately.
A
WARNING
• Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful chemical reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
• Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
4.Air bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to
II
AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)" in CHAPTER 3.
5.1nspect:
• Brake fluid level
Brake fluid level is under the IILOWER"
level line ~ Fill up.
Refer to "BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION" in CHAPTER 3.
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"LOWER" level line
6 - 15