Yamaha YZF-R1 98 Service Manual page 310

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
4. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
(w ith the specified am ount of the rec-
om m ended brake fluid)
• 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 brake fluid reser-
voir. 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.
5. Bleed:
• brake system
Refer to " BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM " in chapter 3.
6. 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.
7. Check:
• brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the
brake system .
Refer to " BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM " in chapter 3.
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
WARNING
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