Changing The Brake Fluid - Yamaha VERSITY VP300 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
REAR
MIN
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1. Minimum level mark
Observe these precautions:
•
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
6 fluid reservoir is level.
•
Use only the recommended
quality brake fluid, otherwise the
rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking
performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
•
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
•
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water
significantly lower the boiling point
of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
•
Brake fluid may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
•
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal 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 periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. In addition, have the
brake hoses replaced every four years
will
or whenever they are damaged or
leaking.
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