Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha CYGNUS.X XC125 Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking the front brake fluid
level
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1. Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
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 leakage.
Observe these precautions:
G
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the mas-
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EAU32343 ter cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
G Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
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leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
G
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
G Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
G
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways
immediately.
G As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
clean up spilled fluid
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