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5-7
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake sys-
tem.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, in-
spect the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-41.)
WARNING
_ Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual,
have a Yamaha dealer check for the cause. _
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8-41 1. Wear indicator groove
1. Rainure d’indication d’usure
1. Ranura indicadora de desgaste
Front
Avant
Delantero1. Wear indicator groove
1. Rainure d’indication d’usure
1. Ranura indicadora de desgasteRear
Arrière
Trasero
EBU01027
Front and rear brake pad inspection
Each brake pad is provided with a wear indicator
groove. The indicators allow checking of brake
pad wear without disassembling the brake. Apply
the brake and inspect the wear indicator grooves.
If the pad is worn to the point that the wear indica-
tor grooves are almost in contact with the disc
plate, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace the pads.
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8-43 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimo
Front
Avant
Delantero1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimoRear
Arrière
Trasero
EBU01185
Brake fluid level check
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake
system, possibly causing the brakes to become in-
effective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark and replenish if neces-
sary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the brake
pads for wear and the brake system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level, make sure the
top of the brake fluid reservoir is level by turn-
ing the handlebars.
Use only the designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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