Yamaha GRIZZLY 450, Owner'S Manual

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Rear brake
NOTE:
To check the rear brake fluid level, remove panel
C. (See page 8-9.)
Observe these precautions:
● When checking the fluid level, make sure that
the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level.
●
Use only the recommended quality brake fluid,
otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking performance.
●
Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor braking performance.
●
Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may
result in vapor lock.
●
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.
●
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the NOTE after the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, 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 dam-
aged or leaking.
●
Oil seals: Replace every two years.
● Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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