Suzuki LT-A400 Service Manual

0B-15 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Front Brake System Inspection
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Inspect brake system
Initially at 200 km (100 miles, 1 month) and every 1
000 km (600 miles, 3 months) thereafter
WARNING
!
• The front brake system of this vehicle is
filled with a glycol-based brake fluid. Do
not use or mix different types of fluid such
as silicone-based and petroleum-based
fluids. Do not use any brake fluid taken
from old, used or unsealed containers.
Never reuse brake fluid left over from the
last servicing or stored for a long period of
time.
• Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with
safe running and immediately discolor
painted surfaces. Check the brake hoses
and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage
before riding.
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
Inspect brake fluid level
Every 1 000 km (600 miles, 3 months)
1) Place the vehicle on a level ground and handlebars
straight.
2) Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower
limit lines on the brake fluid reservoir. If the brake
fluid level is below the lower limit line, replenish with
brake fluid that meets the following specification.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Brake Fluid Replacement
Replace brake fluid
Every 2 years
Refer to “Brake Fluid Replacement in Section 4A
(Page 4A-6)”.
Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit
Refer to “Air Bleeding from Front Brake Fluid Circuit in
Section 4A (Page 4A-5)”.
Front Brake Pad Inspection
The extent of front brake pad wear can be checked by
observing the grooved limit line “A” on the pad. If the
wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads
with new ones. Refer to “Front Brake Pad Replacement
in Section 4B (Page 4B-2)”.
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.
Front Brake Hose Inspection
Inspect brake hose
Every 2 000 km (1 200 miles, 6 months)
1) Turn the handlebars to left or right.
2) Inspect the brake hoses and hose joints for crack,
damage or brake oil leakage. If any defects are
found, replace the front brake hose with a new one.
Refer to “Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation
in Section 4A (Page 4A-7)”.
Front Brake Hose Replacement
Replace brake hose
Every 4 years
Refer to “Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation in
Section 4A (Page 4A-7)”.
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Suzuki LT-A400 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	LT-A400
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English