Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Checking The Front Brake Pads - Yamaha XG250 Service Manual

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18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
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WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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3. Adjust:
Rear brake light switch
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Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LIGHT SWITCH" on page 3-17.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
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Make sure the vehicle is upright.
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2. Check:
Brake fluid level
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Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
A
B
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
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Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
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brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
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 fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling 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.
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure the top of the brake fluid
reservoir is horizontal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
a
2. Check:
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3-16
a
WARNING
Front brake pad
Wear indicators "a" almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-13.
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