Major Components; (Information You Need To Operate This Motorcycle) Brakes - Honda XRE300 Owner's Manual

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MAJOR COMPONENTS

(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)
Brakes
Both the front and rear brakes are the hydraulic
disc types.
As the brake pads wear, the brake fluid level drops.
There are no adjustments to perform, but fluid level
and pad wear must be inspected periodically. The
system must be inspected frequently to ensure there
are no fluid leaks.
If the brake lever or pedal free travel becomes
excessive and the brake pads are not worn beyond
the recommended limit (page 76), there is probably
air in the brake system and it must be bled. See your
Honda dealer for this service.
Front Brake Fluid Level
With the motorcycle in an upright position, check the
fluid level. It should be above the LOWER level mark
(1). If the level is at or below the LOWER level mark,
check the brake pads for wear (page 76).
Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads are not
worn, have your brake system inspected for leaks.
The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4, brake
fluid from a sealed container, or an equivalent.
Do not mix different types of brake fluids, because
they are not compatible (E.g.: DOT 4 with DOT 3).
Other Checks
Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Check for
deterioration or cracks in the hoses and fittings.
XRE300 · XRE300A
(1) LOWER level
mark
(1)