Yamaha YZF-R3A, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
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Checkin g the b rake flui d level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front b rake
Rear b rake
WARNING
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Improper maintenance can result in
loss of
b rakin g a b ility. O b serve
these precautions:

Insufficient b rake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re d ucin g b rakin g
performance.

Clean the filler cap b efore re-
movin g . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.

Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bb er seals
may d eteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.

Refill with the same type of
b rake flui d . A dd in g a b rake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.

Be careful that water or d ust
d oes not enter the b rake flui d
reservoir when refillin g . Water
will si g nificantly lower the b oil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d irt may
clo g the ABS hy d raulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
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Brake flui d may d ama g e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille
d flui d imme d iately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specifie d b rake flui d :
DOT 4
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