PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-236the point that a wear indicator almosttouches the brake disc, have a Yamahadealer replace the brake pads as a set.EAU46291Rear brake padsEach rear brake pad is provided withwear indicator grooves, which allowyou to check the brake pad wear with-out having to disassemble the brake.To check the brake pad wear, checkthe wear indicator grooves. If a brakepad has worn to the point that a wearindicator groove almost appears, havea Yamaha dealer replace the brakepads as a set.EAU43112Checking the brake fluid levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluidis above the minimum level mark.Check the brake fluid level with the topof the reservoir level. Replenish thebrake fluid if necessary.Front brakeRear brake (FZ1-N)Rear brake (FZ1-NA)TIPThe rear brake fluid reservoir is locatedbehind panel A. (See page 6-8.)1. Brake pad wear indicator groove11. Minimum level mark1. Minimum level mark1. Minimum level markU1ECE1E0.book Page 23 Monday, August 8, 2011 11:52 AM