Brake Fluid Replacement - Yamaha YSR45FX Owner's Manual

The brakefluid reservoiris locatedunderthe
hood.(See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening
andclosingprocedures.)
Observetheseprecautions:
• When checkingthe fluid level,make sure
the top ofthe brakefluidreservoiris level.
• Use only the recommended quality brake
fluid.Otherwise, t he rubbersealsmay de-
teriorate, c ausingleakage andpoorbraking
performance.
Recommended brakefluid:DOT4 1
• Refill w iththesametypeof brakefluid.Mix-
ing fluidsmay resultin a harmfulchemical
reactionand lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.
• Be carefulthat water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoirwhen refilling.Water
will significantlylower the boiling point of
the fluidand mayresultin vaporlock.
• Brakefluid maydeterioratepaintedsurfac-
es or plasticparts.Alwayscleanup spilled
fluidimmediately.
• Have a Yamahadealer inspectthe brake
systemif the brakefluidlevelgoesdown.
Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.
• Replace the oil seals every two years.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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