Yamaha XG250 Service Manual page 116

4. Fill:
Brake fluid reservoir
●
(to the maximum level mark)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EWA13090
WARNING
Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
●
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
●
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
●
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
ECA13540
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
Brake system
●
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-18.
6. Check:
Brake fluid level
●
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-16.
7. Check:
Brake lever operation
●
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-18.
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REAR BRAKE
a