2-31INSPADJBRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION/BRAKE PAD INSPECTION/BRAKE HOSE INSPECTIONNOTE:For a correct reading of the brake fluid level, makesure that the top of the handlebar brake master cyl-inder reservoir is horizontal.CAUTION:Brake fluid may corrode painted surfaces orplastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluidimmediately.WARNING• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other flu-ids may deteriorate the rubber seals, causingleakage and poor brake performance.• Refill with the same type of fluid. Mixing fluidsmay result in a harmful chemical reactionleading to poor brake performance.• When refilling, be careful that water does notenter the brake master cylinder reservoir.Water will significantly lower the boiling pointof the fluid and may cause vapor lock.BRAKE PAD INSPECTION1. Apply the brake lever.2. Inspect:• Brake pad wear aWear indicator 1 nearly contacts the brakedisc → Replace as a set.Wear limit:7.5 mm (0.30 in)aa1BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION1. Inspect:• Brake hoseCracks/damage/wear → Replace.2. Check:• Fluid leakageApply the brake lever several times.Fluid leakage → Replace the defective parts.
