Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha 2013 FJR1300AS Service Manual

EWA13050
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
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NOTICE
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Remove:
• Right side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Front brake
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
Rear brake
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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A. Front brake
B. Unified brake system
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WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir or brake fluid reservoir. Water will sig-
nificantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure the top of the brake master
cylinder reservoir and brake fluid reservoir are
horizontal.
4. Install:
• Right side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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