Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Adjusting The Front Disc Brake - Yamaha TMAX XP530E-A 2017 Service Manual

"REAR BRAKE" on page 4-53.
TIP
Drive on the road, operate the front and rear
brakes separately and check to see if the brakes
are operating properly.
EAS30632

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
a
LOWER
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
EWA13540
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 fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
LOWER
a
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the brake fluid and could cause
vapor lock.
ECA13540
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure the top of the brake master
cylinder reservoir is horizontal.
EAS30630

ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the brake
lever)
TIP
• While pushing the brake lever forward, turn the
adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in the
desired position.
• Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark "2" on the brake lever.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
1
EWA13060
WARNING
• After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure the pin on the brake lever holder
is firmly inserted in the hole in the adjusting
dial.
• 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
3-15
a
2