Yamaha YZF-R1B 2012 Service Manual page 202

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EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-49.
TIP
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the
union bolt as shown.
• Turn the handlebar to the left and right to
make sure the brake hose does not touch
other parts (e.g., wire harness, cables,
leads). Correct if necessary.
a. 36°
b. 3 mm (0.12 in)
3. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EWA13090
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 perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
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ECA13540
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-17.
5. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-15.
6. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-17.
4-43
FRONT BRAKE