Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha FZ8NB Owner's Manual

the point that a wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Each rear brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that a wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Checking the brake fluid level

Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
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of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
1
1. Minimum level mark
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UPPER
LOWER
1
1. Minimum level mark
TIP
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel A. (See page 7-9.)
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
G Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing
performance.
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braking