Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual page 243

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
Brake caliper retaining bolt
42 Nm (4.2 m•kg)
4. Fill:
• brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
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 fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the reservoir. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the brake
fluid and could cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and
plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any
spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in Chapter 3.
6. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a
recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in Chapter 3.
7. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in Chapter 3.
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CHAS
Add the
Bleed the brake