Yamaha XT660Z 2008 Service Manual page 162

2. Install:
• Right side plate
Right side plate bolt "1"
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
• Copper washers "2"
• Rear brake hose "3"
• Rear brake switch "4"
Rear brake switch
24 Nm (2.4 m·kg, 17.5 ft·lb)
EAS22740
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CA-
BLE ROUTING" on page 2-42.
ECA14160
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe touches the projection "a" as shown.
3. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EWA13090
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
ECA13540
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-21.
5. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper lev-
el.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-19.
6. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-21.
7. Adjust:
• Brake pedal position
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
PEDAL" on page 3-18.
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REAR BRAKE