Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual page 186

3. Fill:
Brake fluid reservoir
G
(to the maximum level mark)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EWA13090
WARNING
Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
G
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
G
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
G
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
ECA13540
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
Brake system
G
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)" on page 3-24.
5. Check:
Brake fluid level
G
Below the minimum level mark "a"→ Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-22.
6. Check:
Brake lever operation
G
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)" on page 3-24.
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REAR BRAKE