Yamaha YZ85(S)/LC, Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
3. Inspect:
●
Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
4. Check:
●
Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling
→
Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the brake master cylinder (reservoir
tank) so that its top is in a horizontal posi-
tion.
2. Inspect:
●
Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level
a
→
Fill up.
È
Front
É
Rear
WARNING
●
Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
●
Refill with same type and brand of brake
fluid; mixing fluids could result in poor
brake performance.
●
Be sure that water or other contaminants
do not enter master cylinder when refill-
ing.
●
Clean up spilled fluid immediately to
avoid erosion of painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
●
Install the brake caliper
0
and tighten the
pad pins
A
.
T
R
.
.
Bolt (brake caliper):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)
NOTE:
Apply the LOCTITE
®
on the bolt (brake cali-
per rear side).
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
5PA30460
È
5PA30470
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