brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer check the cause be-
fore further riding.
EBU24293
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below
or whenever they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
EBU24396
Checking the front brake lever free
play
1. No brake lever free play
There should be no free play at the brake lever
end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer in-
spect the brake system.
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