HYOSUNG 2010 ST7, Service Manual

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2-17 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
BRAKE SYSTEM
[ BRAKE HOSES & BRAKE FLUID ]
Inspect Initial 1,000 km and Every 6,000 km thereafter.
Replace the brake hoses Every 4 years,
Replace the brake fluid Every 2 years.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handle-
bars straight.
Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower
limit line (LOWER) on the front or rear brake fluid
reservoir.
When the level is below the lower limit line (LOWER),
replenish with brake fluid that meets the following
specification.
Specification and Classification
: DOT 4
Inspect Interval
[ BRAKE ]
Inspect Initial 1,000 km and Every 6,000 km thereafter.
Front Brake
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The extend of brake pad wear can be checked
by observing the grooved limit
on the pad. When
the wear exceeds the grooved limit, replace the pads
with new ones.
Rear Brake
WARNING
The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with
a glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix dif-
ferent types of fluid such as silicone-based or
petroleum-based. Do not use any brake fluid taken
from old, used or unsealed containers.
Never re-use brake fluid left over from the last ser-
vicing or stored for a long period.
WARNING
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe run-
ning and immediately discolor painted surfaces.
Check the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks
and oil leakage before riding.
CAUTION
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
CAUTION
Do not spill any brake fluid on the brake pad of
disk.