FRONT BRAKE

CHAS

CAUTION:

When installing the brake hose on the brake caliper, make sure that the brake pipe touches the projection a on the brake caliper.

WARNING

Proper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to “CABLE ROUTING” in CHAPTER 2.

2.Fill:

Brake reservoir

Recommended brake fluid:

DOT 4

CAUTION:

Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled brake fluid immediately.

WARNING

Use only the designated quality brake fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate the rubber seals, causing leakage and poor brake performance.

Refill with the same type of brake fluid: mixing brake fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor brake performance.

Be careful that water does not enter the master cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.

3.Air bleed

Brake system

Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM” in CHAPTER 3. 4.Check:

Brake fluid level

Brake fluid level is under the “LOWER” level line Fill up.

Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL” in CHAPTER 3.

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Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 service manual Fill Brake reservoir