Checking The Brake Fluid Level

CHASSIS

air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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3. Adjust:
 • Rear brake light switch
   Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
   LIGHT SWITCH” on page 3-30.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.                        A. Front brake
2. Remove:                                                 B. Rear brake
 • Right side cover                                      EWA13090

   Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.                      WARNING
3. Check:                                                • Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
 • Brake fluid level                                       brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
   Below the minimum level mark “a” → Add the              deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
   recommended brake fluid to the proper level.            brake performance.
                                                         • Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
           Front brake
            Recommended fluid                              is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
              DOT 4                                        may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
           Rear brake                                      leading to poor brake performance.
            Recommended fluid                            • When refilling, be careful that water does
              DOT 4                                        not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
                                                           will significantly lower the boiling point of
                                                           the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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                                                         CAUTION:
                                                         Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
                                                         and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
                                                         any spilt brake fluid immediately.
                                                     NOTE:
                                                         In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
                                                         fluid level, make sure the top of the brake fluid
                                                         reservoir is horizontal.
                                                         4. Install:
                                                          • Right side cover
                                                            Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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                                                         CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
                                                         The following procedure applies to all of the
                                                         brake pads.

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