Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha FJ-09 2014 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
touches the brake disc, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads
as a set.
Rear brake pads
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1. Brake pad 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 a wear
indicator groove almost appears, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.

Checking the brake fluid level

Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
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of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
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Rear brake
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1. Minimum level mark
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
 Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem,
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
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reducing braking