Suzuki DR 125, Service Manual

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2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FRONT BRAKE LEVER PLAY (DR-Z125)
• Turn the adjusting nuts
1
so that the brake lever play
A
is
within specification.
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Front brake lever play
A A A A
: 15 – 25 mm (0.6 – 1.0 in)
FRONT DISC BRAKE (DR-Z125L)
BRAKE PADS
The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by observing the
grooved limit line
1
on the brake pad. When the wear exceeds
the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones.
(
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5-11)
"
BRAKE FLUID
• Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebar straight.
• Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower limit line on
the front and rear brake fluid reservoir.
• When the brake fluid level is below the lower limit line, replen-
ish with fluid that meets the following specification.
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Specification and classification: DOT4
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Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
Inspect every 6 months. Replace every 2 years.
* The brake system is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid, which is classified DOT 4. Do not
use or mix other types of brake fluid, such as silicone-based and petroleum-based brake flu-
ids when refilling the brake system, otherwise serious damage to the brake system will result.
* Do not use any brake fluid taken from old, used, or unsealed containers.
* Do not reuse brake fluid left over from the last servicing or which has been stored for a long
period of time.
* When storing brake fluid, make sure to seal the container completely and keep it out of the
reach of children.
* When replenishing brake fluid, make sure not to get any dust or other foreign materials in the
fluid.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running and immediately discolor painted sur-
faces. Check the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage before riding.