Changing The Brake Fluid - Yamaha TW200V Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
ter cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
G
Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
1 seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
2
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
3
G Refill with the same type of brake
4
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
5
G
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
6
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
7
may result in vapor lock.
G
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
8
ways clean up
immediately.
9
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
check the cause.
spilled fluid

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
6-25
G
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
G Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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