Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE/
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
A B
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
WARNING
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c. Tighten the locknut
1
to specification.
Locknut
18 Nm (1.8 m
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kg)
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance and
could result in loss of control and possibly
an accident. Therefore, inspect and, if nec-
essary, bleed the brake system.
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure that there is no brake drag.
3. Adjust:
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rear brake light switch
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LIGHT SWITCH”.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
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Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
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brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
a
Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
A Front brake
B Rear brake
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Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
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Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.