Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha YFM45FAR Service Manual

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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1.Place the machine on a level surface.
NOTE:
When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir top
is horizontal.
2.Remove: (rear brake)
Front carrier
G
Front fender panel
G
Refer to "SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS
AND FUEL TANK".
3.Check:
Brake fluid level
G
Fluid level is under "LOWER" level line 1 →
Fill up.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
È Front brake
É Rear brake
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
WARNING
Use only the designed quality brake fluid:
G
otherwise,
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid;
G
mixing fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction and lead to poor
performance.
Be careful that water does not enter the
G
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in a vapor lock.
4.Install: (rear brake)
Front fender panel
G
Front carrier
G
Refer to "SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS
AND FUEL TANK".
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