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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES AND BRAKE PIPES
1. Remove:
·driver seat
·passenger seat
·console
Refer to “SEATS” in chapter 5.
2. Lift the hood up.
3. Lift the cargo bed.
4. Check:
·front brake hoses①
·rear brake pipes ②
·rear brake hoses ③
Cracks/wear/damage → Replace.
Fluid leakage → Replace all damaged parts.
Refer to “FRONT AND REAR BRAKES” in chapter 5.
Note:
Hold the vehicle in an upright position and apply the
brake pedal.
5. Install:
·console
·passenger seat
·driver seat
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING:
Bleed the brake system if:
·The system has been disassembled.
·
braking performance may occur if the brake system
is not properly bled.
1. Bleed:
·brake system
a. Add the proper brake fluid to the reservoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to spill any fluid
or allow the reservoir to overflow.
c. Connect the clear plastic hose tightly to① the calipe