Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha TENERE XT660Z Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the brake fluid
level
1
Front brake
2
3
4
5
1. Minimum level mark
6
Rear brake
7
8
9
10
1. Minimum level mark
EAU22580 Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake flu-
id is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary.
A low brake fluid level may indicate
worn brake pads and/or brake system
leakage. If the brake fluid level is low,
be sure to check the brake pads for
wear and the brake system for leak-
age.
Observe these precautions:
● When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
brake fluid reservoir is level.
●
Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
●
●
●
●
7-22
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
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.
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.
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
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.