Changing The Brake Fluid - Yamaha GRIZZLY 350 Owner's Manual

Rear brake
1. Minimum level mark
2. Maximum level mark
Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level, make sure that
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the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level.
G Use only the recommended quality brake fluid,
otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor braking performance.
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Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may
result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.
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As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the NOTE after the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the front brake master
cylinder, equalizer master cylinder and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are damaged or
leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
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Brake equalizer piston seals and o-ring: Replace
every two years.
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