- Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir [A] is above the lower level line [B].
Note: Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar when checking brake fluid level.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the reservoir to the upper level line [C] in the reservoir.
- Remove the seat (See Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
- Check that the brake fluid level in the rear brake reservoir [A] is above the lower level line [B].
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the reservoir to the upper level line [C].
Warning: Change the brake fluid in the brake line completely if the brake fluid must be refilled but the type and brand of the brake fluid that is already in the reservoir are unidentified. After changing the fluid, use only the same type and brand of fluid thereafter.
Recommended Disc Brake Fluid
Grade: DOT4
- Follow the procedure below to install the rear brake fluid reservoir cap correctly.
First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap [B] clockwise [C] by hand until slight resistance is felt indicating that the cap is seated on the reservoir body, then tighten the cap an additional 1/6 turn [D] while holding the brake fluid reservoir body [A].
