Yamaha YFM4FAR, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT BRAKE
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose on the
brake caliper, make sure that the brake
pipe touches the projection
a
on the brake
caliper.
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” in CHAPTER 2.
2.Fill:
●
Brake reservoir
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
brake fluid immediately.
WARNING
●
Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
●
Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and lead to
poor brake performance.
●
Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
3.Air bleed
●
Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in CHAPTER 3.
4.Check:
●
Brake fluid level
Brake fluid level is under the “LOWER” level
line
→
Fill up.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” in CHAPTER 3.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4