Brake Fluid - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Check the staked area of the master link for cracks
and the a-rings for damages.
If there is any cracking or damage, replace the
master link, plate and a-ring.
GOOD NO GOOD
CAUTION:
A drive chain with a clip-type master link must not
be used.
Check that master link pivots freely on the pins.
If the movement is not smooth, restake using the
new master link, plate and a-rings.
Adjust the drive chain play.
BRAKE FLUID
CAUTION:
• Do not remove the cover unless the reser-voir is
level because fluid may spill out.
• Do not mix different types of fluid, as they are
not compatible with each other.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the sys-
tem when filling the reservoir.
• Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place a rug over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
NOTE:
• When the fluid level is low, check the brake pads
for wear (see next page). A low fluid level may be
due to wear of the brake pads. If the brake pads
are worn, the caliper piston is pushed out, and
this accounts for a low reservoir level. Ifthe brake
pads are not worn and the fluid level is low, check
entire system for leaks (page 3-23).
• Do not remove the level float from the reservoir
when filling with brake fluid.
Turn the handlebar to the left side so that the
reservoir is level and check the front brake reservoir
level through the sight glass. Ifthe level (float edge)
is near the lower level mark, remove the cover, set
plate and diaphragm and fill the reservoir to the
casting ledge with DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
Refer to page 15-3 for brake fl uid replacement/bleed-
ing procedures.
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