EAU43170
Rear brake shoes
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit line
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check
the brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying
the brake. If a brake shoe has worn to
the point that the wear indicator rea-
ches the wear limit mark, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake sho-
es as a set.
EAU32344
Checking the brake fluid
level
1. Front brake master cylinder
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low bra-
ke fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage. If
the brake fluid level is low, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage.
1. Minimum level mark
Observe these precautions:
G
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
G
Use only the recommended qua-
lity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, cau-
sing leakage and poor braking
performance.
G
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-18
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