NOTICE
Spilled brake fluid can seriously damage the car’s
paintwork and some plastic components. Take suitable precau-
tions to protect the paintwork from contamination, and in case
of spillage, do not wipe, but thoroughly rinse the affected area
with water immediately.
Use only a non-mineral type DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container marked with a yellow and black (non-mineral) sym
bol. Do not use DOT 5 silicone fluid, or any fluid which has been
exposed to the atmosphere for more than a brief period, or any
fluid suspected of being wet, dirty or contaminated. Do not overfill.
Replace the cap securely.
A sensor incorporated into the reservoir cap is linked to the
red ‘brakes’ tell tale in the instrument panel, and provides a
warning in case of low fluid level. See page 60.
Brake fluid, being hygroscopic, absorbs water from the atmos-
phere over a period of time, resulting in a lowering of the boiling
point of the fluid, and corrosion of the hydraulic system.
WARNING
• Foroptimumsafetyandbrakeperformance,thebrakeuid
should be renewed every two years by your Lotus Dealer.
• Brakeuidishazardoustohealthandmaybefatalifswal
lowed. Keep out of children’s reach.
• Usingthewrongtypeofbrakeuidcandamagebrakesystem
components and result in brake failure causing a crash in
which you and others could be killed or seriously injured.
See ‘Recommended Lubricants’.
Brake Pads
The thickness of the brake pad lining material should be
checked at every service, and under no circumstances be allowed
to fall below 2.5 mm. If the brakes are in very frequent or arduous
use, as when driving in mountainous terrain, or on race circuits,
it is recommended that they be examined more frequently. Refer
also to the Warranty Booklet section 2 ‘Intended Purpose’. The
pads should be renewed if of insufficient thickness to ensure
safe braking until the next scheduled service.
Note that in order to ensure that brake pads with the correct
material specification are used, only genuine Lotus replacement
parts should be fitted, and in the interests of safety, pad renewal
should be entrusted to your Lotus dealer.
Servicing & Maintenance
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