Brakes Maintenance; Brake Fluid Level Maintenance; Brake Light Switches Maintenance - Suzuki RG250 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE·UP PROCEDURES
2·14
BRAKES
Inspect 1000 km, 6000 km, 12 000 km,
18 000 km, 24 000 km, (600 m;les, 4 000
miles, 7500 miles. 11 000 miles, 15000
miles)
Change fluid Every 2 year.
Replace hose Every 4 year.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
• Check the brake fluid level by observing the
lower limit line on the brake fluid reservoir .
• When the level is below the lower limit line,
replenish with brake fluid that meets the follow-
ing specification.
Specification and
Classification
99000·23021
WARNING:
SAEJ1703,
DOT3 or DOT4
SUZUKI Brake fluid
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe
running and immediately discolor painted
surfaces.
Check the brake hoses for cracks and hose
joint for leakage before riding.
CAUTION:
The brake system of this motorcycle is filled
with a glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or
mix different types of fluid such as silicone-
based and petroleum· based fluid for refilling
the system, otherwise serious damage will
be
caused. Do not use any brake fluid taken
from old, used or unsealed containers. Never
re-use the brake fluid left over from the last
servicing and stored for long period.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES
Adjust both brake light swi tches, front and rear,
so that brake light will come on just before a
pressure is felt when the brake lever is squeesed,
or the brake pedal is depressed.