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2-34 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Procedure
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
•
Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir
[A] is above the lower level line [B].
NOTE
○
Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar
when checking brake fluid level.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the
reservoir to the upper level line [C].
•
Check that the brake fluid level in the rear brake reservoir
[A] is above the lower level [B].
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the
reservoir to the upper level line [C].
WARNING
Change the brake fluid in the brake line completely
if the brake fluid must be refilled but the type and
brand of the brake fluid that is already in the reser-
voir are unidentified. After changing the fluid, use
only the same type and brand of fluid thereafter.
Recommended D isc Brake Fluid
Grade: DOT4
Brake Pad Wear Inspection
•
Remove the brake pads (see Front/Rear Brake Pad Re-
moval in the Brakes chapter).
•
Check the lining thickness [A] of the pads in each caliper.
If the lining thickness of either pad is less than the service
limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.
Pad Lining Thickness
Standard:
Front
4.0 mm (0.16 in.)
Rear
5.0 mm (0.20 in.)
Service Limit: 1 mm (0.04 in.)
Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection
•
Turn on the ignition switch.
•
The brake light [A] should go on when the brake lever is
applied or after the brake pedal is depressed about 10
mm (0.39 in.).
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