Inspecting The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Wear limit: 0.8 mm
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Rear brake
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Remove the cap and inspect the
pads. If the thickness is less than the
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specified value, have a Yamaha deal-
er replace the pads.
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1. Minimum level mark
Inspecting the brake fluid
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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
replenish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
8 When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
1. Minimum level mark
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NOTE:
If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can
be used for the front brake only.
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8 Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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