Yamaha YFS200R 2002, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
6.Fill:
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Brake fluid reservoir
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces of
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
WARNING
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Use only the recommended 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:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful chemical reaction and lead to poor
performance.
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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.
7.Air bleed:
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Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM”.
8.Check:
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Brake fluid level
Fluid level is below the “LOWER” level line
→
Add the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL”.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4