Yamaha XV16ALC (1998) [162/449] Front and rear brakes

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CHAS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

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 master cylinder reser-

voir. Water will significantly lower the

boiling point of the brake fluid and could

cause vapor lock.

ACHTUNG:

CAUTION:

Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces

and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean

up any spilt brake fluid immediately.

8. Bleed:

• brake system

Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.

9. Install:

• brake master cylinder diaphragm

• brake master cylinder diaphragm holder

• brake master cylinder cap

• rear view mirror

10.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.

11.Check:

• brake lever operation

Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake

system.

Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.