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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
WARNING
_
•
Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
•
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
performance.
•
When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
_
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
8. Bleed:
•
brake system
Refer to
“
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM
”
in chapter 3.
9. Check:
•
brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
a
→
Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to
“
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL
”
in chapter 3.
10.Check:
•
brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
→
Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to
“
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM
”
in chapter 3.
11.Adjust:
•
rear brake lock lever cable length
Refer to
“
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LOCK LEVER CABLE
”
in chapter 3.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
a
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