D) HANDBRAKE
The full effect of the handbrake should be felt at the fourth
click.
If not, then access the linkage nuts depicted below to re-adjust.
If this produces no results, then the brake pads will need to be
replaced (Fig. 13).
If the handbrake is on, then the engine will not start. If the engine
is running, then pulling the handbrake will stop the engine.
Fig. 13
E) CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
The brake fluid reservoir for the front and rear brakes is situated beneath the plastic fuel tank. To check
the brake fluid level you must first remove the tank.
TOPPING UP WITH BRAKE FLUID
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Lucas.
Proceed as follows:
Remove the cover of the brake fluid reservoir. If necessary pull off the electrical connector. When
topping up use only the brake fluid prescribed. Never exceed the upper marking (MAX).
USE ONLY DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID.
BRAKE FLUID IS A HAZARDOUS LIQUID. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR
CLOTHING. IN THE EVENT OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA
THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER.
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, I.E. ABSORBS MOISTURE. IF BRAKE FLUID
CONTAINS TOO MUCH MOISTURE, THEN BRAKING PERFORMANCE WILL
DETERIORATE. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID WHICH HAS BEEN STORED IN AN
UNSEALED CONTAINER.
In a normal climate brake fluid should be changed every 12500 miles / 20,000 km, or at least every
2 years. Always contact a specialist dealer to let him carry out this task.
The brake fluid level, brake pad thickness, as well as the thickness of the discs should be checked at
regular intervals.
! To ensure maximum braking performance from your brake discs, run them in over a distance of
approximately 120 miles / 200 km.
During this period avoid making emergency stops.
After leaving a car wash, or in rainy and generally wet road conditions gently press the brake pedal to
remove moisture from the disc !
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Fig. 14
The brake fluid level must always be between MIN and MAX markings.
If the brake fluid level has receded, then this can be due to brake pad
wear. If the fluid is below the MIN marking, then you should contact a
specialist dealer and have him carry out a thorough check of the
braking system. If brake fluid is below the MIN marking, then the brake
fluid warning light will go on.
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