Yamaha YZF-R1PC Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
3. Fill:
brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
_
Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor brake
performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
CAUTION:
_
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
brake system
Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM in chapter 3.
5. Check:
brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL in chapter 3.
6. Check:
brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM in chapter 3.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4