Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha XJR1300SP Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Front Rear
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
6 checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the brake pad wear
without having to disassemble the
brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the position of the wear indicator
while applying the brake. If a brake pad
has worn to the point that the wear indi-
cator almost touches the brake disc,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
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Checking the brake fluid level

Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake or clutch systems, possi-
bly causing them to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake flu-
id level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.
NOTE:
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The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel A. (See page 6-5 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
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Rear brake
1. Minimum level mark
Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
or clutch fluid reservoir is level.
Use only the recommended quali-
ty brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking or clutch
performance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4