PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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.
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Chan
g
in
g
the
b
rake an
d
clutch flui
d
s
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake and clutch
master cylinders and calipers as well
as the brake and clutch hoses replaced
at the intervals listed below or whenev-
er they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
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