SYM 13. BRAKE
13-5
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Inspection
Visual inspect for brake fluid leaking or
damage. Check if brake hose connection
loosen with wrench and turn the handlebar
from right to left motion or press down the
shock absorber to check if there is something
is interfered with the brake system or brake
components.
Operate the brake system and check the
brake lining. Check the front brake from front
side, and replace the brake lining with new
one when the brake lining wear limitation
groove reaches to the brake disc.
Park the motorcycle on a flat ground and
check its brake fluid level.
Recommended brake fluid: WELLRUN DOT 3
brake fluid
CAUTION
Brake Fluid Add
Turn the handlebar to let the master cylinder
in horizontal position before removed the
master cylinder cap.
Place a rag onto painting, plastic or rubber
components when conduct brake system
maintenance.
CAUTION
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Do not over the upper level when adding
brake fluid and avoid to spilling brake fluid
on painted surfaces, plastic or rubber
components to result in their damages.
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The fluid level will not be correct if
parking the motorcycle in title or just
parking. It has to waiting for around 3~5
minutes.
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Never use faked brake fluid to prevent
from chemical reaction.
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It has to apply with same brand brake
fluid to sure the brake performance.
Master
cylinder cap
Hose connection
lower level
brake caliper
Brake disc
brake lining
wear limitation
groove
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