Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual page 247

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
S Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the
rubber seals to deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake performance.
S 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.
S When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the reservoir. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
CAUTION:
Brake
surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore,
always clean up any spilt brake fluid
immediately.
3. Bleed:
S brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
4. Check:
S brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ! Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in chapter 3.
5. Adjust:
S brake pedal position a
Refer
BRAKE" in chapter 3.
6. Adjust:
S rear brake light operation timing
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LICHT SWITCH" in chapter 3.
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CHAS
fluid may damage
to "ADJUSTING THE
Brake pedal position (below
the top of the rider footrest)
36.6 mm
painted
REAR