PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake shoes
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check the
brake shoe wear without having to dis-
assemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit line, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
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Checking the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake flu-
id level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
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Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking
performance.
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Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
●
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
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1. Minimum level mark
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Recommended brake fluid:
YAMAHA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID
or equivalent DOT3 or DOT4
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