Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE4-32WARNINGEWA13090• 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. Mixing brakefluids may result in a harmful chemicalreaction, leading to poor brake perfor-mance.• When refilling, be careful that water doesnot enter the brake fluid reservoir. Waterwill significantly lower the boiling point ofthe brake fluid and could cause vaporlock.CAUTION:ECA13540Brake fluid may damage painted surfacesand plastic parts. Therefore, always cleanup any spilt brake fluid immediately.4. Bleed:• Brake systemRefer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICBRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-26.5. Check:• Brake fluid levelBelow the minimum level mark “a” → Addthe recommended brake fluid to the properlevel.Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL" on page 3-24.6. Check:• Brake lever operationSoft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brakesystem.Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICBRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-26.Manuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk