Yamaha WR250R Service Manual page 132

brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
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is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
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not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the brake fluid and could cause
vapor lock.
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CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
Brake system
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Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 1-25.
5. Check:
Brake fluid level
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Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 1-23.
6. Check:
Brake lever free play
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Refer to "ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC
BRAKE" on page 1-22.
Brake lever operation
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Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 1-25.
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FRONT BRAKE