Adjusting The Rear Brake; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha YZF-R1SV Assembly Manual

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H. ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Adjust:
D brake pedal position
a. Loosen the locknut (1).
b. Turn the adjusting bolt (2) in direction (a)
or (b) until the specified brake pedal
position is obtained.
Direction (a)
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction (b)
Brake pedal is lowered.
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure that the end of the adjusting
bolt (c) is visible through the hole (d).
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I. CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
D Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
D Make sure that the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
D brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark (a) !
Add the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
Front brake
A
Rear brake
B
–12–
c. Tighten the locknut (1) to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg, 12 ftSlb)
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake ped-
al can indicate the presence of air in the
brake system. Before the vehicle is oper-
ated, the air must be removed by bleed-
ing the brake system. Air in the brake
system will considerably reduce braking
performance and could result in loss of
control and possibly an accident. There-
fore, check the brake system and bleed if
necessary.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure that there is no brake drag.
WARNING
D Use only designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
er seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
D Refill with the same type of brake
fluid that is already in the system.
Mixing brake fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction, leading to
poor brake performance.
D When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling
point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore, al-
ways clean up any split brake fluid im-
mediately.
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, make sure that the top of
the reservoir is level.