Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-23
BRAKE
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK
• Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebars
straight.
• Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower lines on the
front and rear brake fluid reservoirs.
• When the level is below the lower line, replenish with brake
fluid that meets the following specification.
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Specification and classification: DOT 4
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(BRAKE)
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
(BRAKE HOSE AND BRAKE FLUID)
Inspect every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months).
Replace hoses every 4 years. Replace fluid every 2
years.
* The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a
glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix different
types of fluid such as silicone-based and petro-
leum-based fluids. Do not use any brake fluid taken
from old, used or unsealed containers. Never re-use
brake fluid left over from the last servicing or stored
for a long period of time.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and immediately discolor painted surfaces. Check
the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks and fluid
leakage before riding.