Yamaha XT 600 AC Service Manual page 231

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
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6-30
4 . Install:
• Copper washers
CD
• Brake hose
CV
• Union bolt
®
• Brake lever
@
• Protector (right)
®
• Mirror (right)
®
Union bolt :
26 Nm (2 .6 m-kg. 19 ft-Ib)
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose. lightly touch
the pipe portion
@
of the brake hose with the
projection
@
on brake caliper.
j\WARNING
• Proper hose routing is essential to insure
safe motorcycle operation.
Refer to the "CABLE ROUTING" in the
CHARTER 2.
• Always use new copper washers.
5. Fill:
• Brake fluid
Recommended Brake Fluid:
If DOT # 4 is not available.
DOT # 3 can be used.
CAUTION;
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
AWARNING
• Use only the d.esignated quality brake
flued: otherwise. the rubber seals may
deteriorate. causing laekage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid;
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chem-
ical reaction and lead to poor performance.
• Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.