Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12H 2016 Owner's Manual

touches the brake disc, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads
as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Lining thickness
Check each rear brake pad for damage
and measure the lining thickness. If a
brake pad is damaged or if the lining
thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in),
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Checking the brake fluid level

Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
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of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
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Rear brake
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1. Minimum level mark
Specified brake fluid:
LOWER
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Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
 Insufficient brake fluid may al-
 Clean the filler cap before re-
UPPER
1
LOWER
DOT 4
WARNING
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing
performance.
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
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braking