Yamaha FZ-09 2013, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bb er seals
may d eteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.

Refill with the same type of
b rake flui d . A dd in g a b rake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.

Be careful that water d oes not
enter the b rake flui d reservoir
when refillin g . Water will si g nifi-
cantly lower the b oilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
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Brake flui
d
may
d
ama
g
e painte
d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille
d
flui
d
imme
d
iately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
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Chan g in g the b rake flui d
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.

Oil seals: Replace every two
years.

Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.