Inspecting The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha XT250M 1999 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Minimum level mark
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Inspecting the brake fluid
level
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Insufficient brake fluid may let air
enter the brake system, possibly
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causing the brakes to become inef-
fective.
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Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level
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and fill when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
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8 When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the mas-
ter cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
8 Use only the designated quali-
ty brake fluid. Otherwise, the
rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage
brake performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
NOTE:
EAU00732 If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can
be used.
8 Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Mixing fluids may
result in a harmful chemical
reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
8 Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significant-
ly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
and poor
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8 Brake fluid may deteriorate
painted surfaces or
parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
8 Have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause if the brake fluid
level goes down.
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