Brakes - Suzuki VL800 Manual

BRAKES

This motorcycle has front disk
and rear drum brakes.
 WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and
maintain your
brake systems can increase
your chance of having an acci-
dent.
Be sure to inspect the brakes
before each use according to
the INSPECTION BEFORE RID-
ING section. Always maintain
your brakes according to the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Operating in mud, water,
sand or other extreme conditions
can cause accelerated brake
wear. If you operate your motorcy-
cle under these conditions, the
brakes must be inspected more
often than recommended in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Brake Hose Inspection
Inspect the brake hoses and hose
joints for cracks, damage or brake
fluid leakage. If any defects are
found, ask your Suzuki dealer to
replace the brake hose with a new
one.
motorcycle's
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FRONT BRAKE
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
front brake fluid reservoir and
inspect for brake pad wear and
leaks.
 WARNING
Brake fluid
absorb moisture through the
brake hoses. Brake fluid with
high water content lowers the
boiling point and can cause
brake system malfunction due
to corrosion of brake compo-
nents. Boiling brake fluid or
brake system
could result in an accident.
Replace the brake fluid every
two years to maintain braking
performance.
will gradually
malfunction