2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Owners Manual - Page 64

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Periodic maintenance Parking brake pad to brake disc clearance (a) + (b): 1.5-2.0 mm (0.059-0.079 in) 6. Tighten the parking brake pad locknut. Changing the brake fluid EWS00470 WARNING Make sure that the brake fluid and the above parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer. Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components are replaced during the periodic maintenance or if they are damaged or leaking. G All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder G The brake hose ESU12141 Checking the brake fluid level EWS00460 WARNING Be careful that water does not enter the master cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock. If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a Yamaha dealer. ECS00550 Skis and ski runners Check the skis and ski runners for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. CAUTION: Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts. Never spill any fluid. If any is spilled, clean it up immediately. Place the snowmobile on a level surface. Check that the brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when necessary. 1. Ski runner wear limit 1. Lower level Specified brake fluid: DOT 4 1. Ski wear limit 58

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Periodic maintenance
58
6.
Tighten the parking brake pad locknut.
Checking the brake fluid level
WARNING
EWS00460
Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
If the brake fluid level goes down, consult
a Yamaha dealer.
CAUTION:
ECS00550
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Never spill any fluid.
If any is spilled, clean it up immediately.
Place the snowmobile on a level surface.
Check that the brake fluid is above the lower
level and replenish when necessary.
Changing the brake fluid
WARNING
EWS00470
Make sure that the brake fluid and the
above parts are replaced by a Yamaha
dealer.
Brake fluid replacement is necessary when
the following components are replaced during
the periodic maintenance or if they are dam-
aged or leaking.
●
All oil seals of the master cylinder and cali-
per cylinder
●
The brake hose
ESU12141
Skis and ski runners
Check the skis and ski runners for wear and
damage. Replace if necessary.
Parking brake pad to brake disc clear-
ance (a) + (b):
1.5–2.0 mm (0.059–0.079 in)
1.
Lower level
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
1.
Ski runner wear limit
1.
Ski wear limit