Yamaha Brake fluid level Yamaha R1 for trackday racing

[frankdecrosser]

What would be the correct brakefluid level in the brake reservoir -I have a Yamaha R1 year 2008- when I install new break pads for a trackday?

Just below maximum level? In other words; can the bladder wich is below the reservoir cap take up all fluid expansion caused by heat due to intense use of the breaks?

Your help is much appreciated. Front brake level is what worries me most.

Regards,

Frank Fuchs

[mickeydee]

Leave a little bit of space in the reservoir for expansion.

[OLHILLBILLY]

You should be good with it just below the max line. If you haven't already done it, I would advise a complete fluid change though. The fluid itself won't expand all that much with heat, but you get a few drops of water condensed in the system, then you're going to have fluid boil problems.