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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
7
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Checking the brake fluid 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 brake
Rear brake
WARNING
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Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
1
NOTICE
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Brake fluid may damage painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down.
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worn brake pads and/or brake system
leakage; therefore, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
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denly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause before further riding.