Changing The Brake Fluid - Yamaha TMAX ABS Series Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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A low brake fluid level may indicate
worn brake pads or brake system
leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and
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the brake system for leakage.
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If the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
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check the cause before further rid-
ing.
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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
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these precautions:
Insufficient brake fluid may al-

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low air to enter the brake sys-
tem,
performance.
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Clean the filler cap before re-
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moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
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Use only the specified brake flu-
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id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
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age.
Refill with the same type of
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brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
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other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water does not
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enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
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cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
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reducing braking

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
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Brake seals: every 2 years
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Brake hoses: every 4 years
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