2005 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 65

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU22680 Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels Front brake Clutch G G When checking the fluid level, make sure that the top of the brake or clutch fluid reservoir is level. Use only the recommended quality brake fluid, otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing leakage and poor braking or clutch performance. 1. Minimum level mark Recommended brake and clutch fluid: DOT 4 brake fluid G 1. Minimum level mark Rear brake Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake or clutch systems, possibly causing them to become ineffective. Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the brake level is low, be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage. NOTE: The rear brake fluid reservoir is located behind panel B. (See page 6-8.) Observe these precautions: 6-25 G 1. Panel B 2. Minimum level mark G Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking or clutch performance. The brake or clutch fluid reservoir diaphragm will lose its shape from the negative pressure if the fluid level goes down too far. Be sure to return the diaphragm to its original shape before installing it into the brake or clutch fluid reservoir. Be careful that water does not enter the brake or clutch fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will 6

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
EAU22680
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels
Front brake
Rear brake
Clutch
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake or clutch systems, pos-
sibly causing them to become ineffec-
tive.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.
NOTE:
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel B. (See page 6-8.)
Observe these precautions:
●
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
or clutch fluid reservoir is level.
●
Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking or clutch
performance.
●
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking or clutch per-
formance.
●
The brake or clutch fluid reservoir
diaphragm will lose its shape from
the negative pressure if the fluid
level goes down too far. Be sure to
return the diaphragm to its original
shape before installing it into the
brake or clutch fluid reservoir.
●
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake or clutch fluid reser-
voir when refilling. Water will
1.
Minimum level mark
1.
Panel B
2.
Minimum level mark
1.
Minimum level mark
Recommended brake and clutch flu-
id:
DOT 4 brake fluid