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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
@ Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
p
RR
A
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
Changing the brake fluid
fluig
Have
a Yamaha
dealer change
the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and caliper
as well as the brake hose replaced at
the intervals listed below or whenever
ways
clean
up
spilled
immediately.
@ As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly,
have
a Yamaha
dealer
1. Minimum level mark
j
2 Rear brake reservoir
da
O RIES
IN
@ Use only the recommended quali-
years.
ty brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
@ Brake hose: Replace every four
seals
may
deteriorate,
causing
years.
6 |
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
@ Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful
chemical
reaction
and
lead to poor braking performance.
è Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling.
Water
will
significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
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