Yamaha YZ85(A) Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-207point that the 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.EAU22580Checking the brake fluid levelFront brakeRear brakeInsufficient brake fluid may allow air toenter the brake system, possibly caus-ing it to become ineffective.Before riding, check that the brake fluidis above the minimum level mark andreplenish if necessary. A low brake fluidlevel may indicate worn brake padsand/or brake system leakage. If thebrake fluid level is low, be sure to checkthe brake pads for wear and the brakesystem for leakage.Observe these precautions: When checking the fluid level,make sure that the top of the brakefluid reservoir is level. Use only the recommended qualitybrake fluid, otherwise the rubberseals may deteriorate, causingleakage and poor braking perfor-mance. Refill with the same type of brakefluid. Mixing fluids may result in aharmful chemical reaction andlead to poor braking performance.1. Brake pad wear indicator groove1. Minimum level mark1. Minimum level markRecommended brake fluid:DOT 4U5PA89E0.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:34 AM