4 - 29CHASFRONT AND REAR BRAKESCAUTION:@When installing the brake hose onto thebrake master cylinder, make sure the brakepipe touches the projection a as shown.NOTE:Turn the handlebars to the left and to the rightto make sure the brake hose does not touchother parts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads).Correct if necessary.3. Fill:• brake master cylinder reservoir(with the specified amount of the recom-mended brake fluid)WARNING@• Use only the designated brake fluid.Other brake fluids may cause the rubberseals to deteriorate, causing leakage andpoor brake performance.• Refill with the same type of brake fluidthat is already in the system. Mixingbrake fluids may result in a harmfulchemical reaction, leading to poor brakeperformance.• When refilling, be careful that water doesnot enter the brake master cylinder reser-voir. Water will significantly lower theboiling point of the brake fluid and couldcause vapor lock.CAUTION:@Brake fluid may damage painted surfacesand plastic parts. Therefore, always cleanup any spilt brake fluid immediately.4. Bleed:• brake systemRefer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICBRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.Recommended brake fluidDOT 4
