Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Bleeding The Hydraulic Brake System (For Yp125R) - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
• In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, make sure the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is horizontal.
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
B
a
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
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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.
• 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.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM (for YP125R)
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Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
a
replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• the brake operation is faulty.
TIP
• Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
the brake master cylinder reservoir to overflow.
• When bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
make sure there is always enough brake fluid
before applying the brake. Ignoring this pre-
caution could allow air to enter the hydraulic
brake system, considerably lengthening the
bleeding procedure.
• If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let
the brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat
the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles
in the hose have disappeared.
1. Bleed:
• Hydraulic brake system
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a. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the
b. Install the diaphragm (brake master cylinder
c. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to the
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proper level with the specified brake fluid.
reservoir).
bleed screw "2".
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