Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha XVS1100 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Front
1. Master cylinder
2. Minimum level mark

Checking the brake fluid level

Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
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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 flu-
id level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.
Rear
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Minimum level mark
Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the mas-
ter cylinder or brake fluid reservoir
is level.
Use only the recommended quali-
ty brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
6-21
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 master cylinder when refill-
ing. 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
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
check the cause.
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