Checking The Front Brake Hoses; Checking The Rear Brake Hose; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha MBK MW125 2014 Service Manual

3. Adjust:
• Rear brake lever free play
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a. Loosen the locknut "1"
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch lever free play is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Rear brake lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Rear brake lever free play is de-
creased.
c. Tighten the locknut to specification.
Brake lever cable locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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4. Install:
• Upper handlebar cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (6)" on page
4-12.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES

1. Check:
• Brake hoses "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
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2. Check:
• Brake hose holders
Loose → Tighten the holder bolt.
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2
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b
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake several times.
4. Check:
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• Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-34.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSE

1. Check:
• Brake hose "1"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holder
Loose → Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear
brake several times.
4. Check:
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• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the brake
hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-47.
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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.
• 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.
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Specified brake fluid
YAMAHA GENUINE BRAKE
FLUID (DOT 4)
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