Inspecting The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Wear limit line
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2. Wear indicator
Rear brake
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Apply the brake and inspect the
wear indicator.
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If the indicator reaches the wear
limit line, ask a Yamaha dealer to
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replace the shoes.
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1. Minimum level mark
Inspecting the brake fluid
EAU00727
level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air
enter the brake system, possibly
causing the brakes to become inef-
fective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level
and fill when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
8 When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the mas-
ter cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
NOTE:
EAU00732 If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can
be used.
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8 Use only the designated quali-
ty brake fluid. Otherwise, the
rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and
brake performance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
8 Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Mixing fluids may
result in a harmful chemical
reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
8 Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significant-
ly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
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