Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual

peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Wear indicator groove
Each rear brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Checking the brake fluid level

Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
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Check the brake fluid level with the res-
ervoir in an upright position. Replenish
the brake fluid if necessary.
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.
Front brake
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1. Minimum level mark
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1. Minimum level mark
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down.
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Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
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A low brake fluid level may indicate
worn brake pads or brake system
leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage.
If the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause before further rid-
ing.
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