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BRAKE SYSTEM 16
16.13
Addin1 rear brake fluid
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Warning
D anger of
accidents
An insufficient brake
fl
uid
level
will cause
the brake system to
f
ail.
If
the
brake flu id level
drops below the
MIN
marking, the
lbrake system Is leaking
or
the brake linings
are
worn
down.
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Check
the
brake system and do
not
continue riding
until
the problem is
eliminated.
Warning
Skin
irritation
Brake
fluid
causes
skin
ir
ritation.
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Keep
brake fluid 0U1t of
the
reach
of children.
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Wear
suitable
protective clothing and
saf
ety
glasses.
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Do
not
allow
brake
f
lu
id to come into contact
with
the skin, the eyes
or clothing.
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Consult a
doctor immed iately
if
brake
f
luid
has
been
swallowed.
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Rinse the
affect
ed
area
with
plenty of
water
in the
event
of contact
with
the
skin.
-
Ri
nse
eyes
thoroughly
with
water
immed iately
and
consult
a
doct or
if
brake f luid
comes
into
contact
with
the
eyes.
-
If brake fluid
spi
lls
on to your clothing,
change
the clothing.
Warning
Danger of
accidents
Old brake
flu
id
reduces
t
he
braking
effect.
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Make
sure
that brake
f
luid
for
the
front and
rear
brake
is changed in
accordance
with the service
sc
hedule.
Note
Environmental
hazard
Hazardous substances cause
environmental
damage.
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Dispose
of oils,
grease, filters,
fuel,
c leaning
agents,
brake
f
luid,
et c.,
correctly
and
in compliance with
the
applicable
regulations.
Info
Never
use
DOT
5 brake
flu
id.
It
is silicone-based
and
purple
in
color.
Oil
seals and
brake lines
are not
designed
for
DOT
5 brake
f
luid.
Avoid
contact between brake flu id and painted parts.
Brake
flu id attacks paint.
Only use
clean
brake
fl
uid from a
sealed
container.
Preparatory
work
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Check the rear brake
linings. (
p.
197)
Main work
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Stand the
veh icle
upright.
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Remove
screw
cap
O
with
the insert and membrane
8
.
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Add
brake flu
id
up
to the
MAX
marking
Q
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Brake fluid
DOT
4 / DOT
5.1
(~
p.
464)
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Mount
and t
ighten screw
cap
O
with
the
insert
and
mem-
brane
fj.
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Immediat
ely c lean up any brake fluid that has
over-
flowed or spilled
with
water.
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