Yamaha LIT-11616-16-02 Model Vehicle User Manual


 
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CHAS
FRONT BRAKE
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
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.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4