Suzuki Intruder VZR1800 Service Manual page 547

2-24 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK
• Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebars
straight.
• Check the brake fluid level relative to the lower limit lines on
the front and rear brake fluid reservoirs.
• When the level is below the lower limit line, replenish with
brake fluid that meets the following specification.
# Specification and classification: DOT 4
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* The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a
glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix different
types of fluid such as silicone-based and petro-
leum-based fluids. Do not use any brake fluid taken
from old, used or unsealed containers. Never re-use
brake fluid left over from the last servicing or stored
for a long period of time.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and immediately discolor painted surfaces. Check
the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks and fluid
leakage before riding.
BRAKE PADS
Front brake
The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by observing the
grooved limit line A on the pad. When the wear exceeds the
grooved limit line, replace the pads with the new ones.
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Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.