Yamaha YZF-R1 98 Service Manual page 299

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
• Refill w ith the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. M ixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor
brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that w ater
does not enter the reservoir. Water
w ill significantly low er the boiling
point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore,
alw ays clean up any spilt brake fluid
immediately.
3. Bleed:
• brake system
Refer to " BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM " in chapter 3.
4. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the m inim um level m ark a →
Add the recom m ended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to " CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL" in chapter 3.
5. Adjust:
• brake pedal position
Refer to " ADJUSTING THE REAR
BRAKE" in chapter 3.
6. Adjust:
• rear brake light operation tim ing
Refer to " ADJUSTING THE REAR
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH" in chapter 3.
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
WARNING
WARNING
Brake pedal position (from the
top of the brake pedal to the
bottom of the rider footrest
bracket)
35 ~ 40 mm