Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Adjusting The Front Disc Brake - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

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Drive on the road, operate the front and rear
brakes separately and check to see if the
brakes are operating properly.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a"→ Add
the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
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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
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
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In order to ensure a correct reading of the
brake fluid level, make sure the top of the
brake master cylinder reservoir is horizontal.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE

1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance "a" from the throttle grip to the
brake lever)
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• While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the brake lever is in
the desired position.
• Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting
dial with the arrow mark "2" on the brake
lever.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #5
Distance "a" is the smallest.
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WARNING
• After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure the pin on the brake lever
holder is firmly inserted in the hole in the
adjusting dial.
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