Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004 Service Manual

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4-42FRONT AND REAR BRAKES CHASWARNINGCAUTION:2. Fill: brake master cylinder reservoir(with the specified amount of the recom-mended brake fluid)Recommended brake fluidDOT 4 Use only the designated brake fluid. Otherbrake fluids may cause the rubber seals todeteriorate, causing leakage and poorbrake performance. Refill with the same type of brake fluid thatis already in the system. Mixing brakefluids may result in a harmful chemicalreaction, leading to poor brake perfor-mance. When refilling, be careful that water doesnot enter the brake master cylinder reser-voir. Water will significantly lower the boil-ing point of the brake fluid and could causevapor lock.Brake fluid may damage painted surfacesand plastic parts. Therefore, always cleanup any spilt brake fluid immediately.3. Bleed: brake systemRefer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICBRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.4. Check: brake fluid levelBelow the minimum level mark a Add therecommended brake fluid to the proper level.Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL” in chapter 3.5. Check: brake lever operationSoft or spongy feeling Bleed the brakesystem.Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICBRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.