Checking The Brake Fluid Level; Bleeding The Hydraulic Brake System (Abs) - Yamaha FJR1300A(D) Service Manual

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NOTICE
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Remove:
• Right side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Front brake
Specified brake fluid
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Rear brake
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
A. Front brake
B. Unified brake system
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
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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 or brake fluid reservoir. Water will sig-
nificantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
TIP
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure the top of the brake master
cylinder reservoir and brake fluid reservoir are
horizontal.
4. Install:
• Right side cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
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WARNING
Always bleed the brake system when the
brake related parts are removed.
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NOTICE
• Bleed the brake system in the following or-
der.
• 1st step: Front brake calipers
• 2nd step: Right front brake caliper (unified
brake system)
• 3rd step: Rear brake caliper
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WARNING
Bleed the ABS whenever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected, or
replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
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