PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6Rear brake
YCC-S clutch
TIP●
The rear brake fluid reservoir is lo-
cated behind panel C. (See page
6-8.)
●
The YCC-S clutch fluid reservoir is
located behind panel B. (See page
6-8.)WARNING
EWA16020
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability or YCC-S
clutch operation. Observe these pre-
cautions:●
Insufficient brake or YCC-S
clutch fluid may allow air to en-
ter the brake or YCC-S clutch
system, reducing braking or
YCC-S clutch performance.
●
Clean the filler caps before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
●
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
●
Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake or
YCC-S clutch fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock, and dirt may clog the ABS
hydraulic unit valves.
NOTICE
ECA17640
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.The brake and YCC-S clutch fluid res-
ervoir diaphragms will lose their shape
from the negative pressure if the fluid
level goes down too far. Be sure to re-
turn the diaphragms to their original
shape before reinstalling them.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
UPPER
LOWER
1
Specified brake and YCC-S clutch
fluid: DOT 4 brake fluid
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