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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Brakes
Brake Inspectio n
The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes and are
activated by the brake pedal. See page 33.
Routine inspections are recommended to keep the brake system in
good operating condition. Inspect the level of the brake fluid before
each operation.
Change the brake fluid at the intervals outlined in the P eriodic
Maintenance Schedule beginning on page 54. The brake fluid should
also be changed if it becomes contaminated, if the fluid level is below
the minimum, or if the type and brand of the fluid in the reservoir are
unknown.
Inspection Procedure
1. Position the vehicle on level
ground.
2. Inspect the brake fluid by looking
at the reservoir (1) under the hood.
The level should be between the
upper (MAX) and lower (MIN)
level lines.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the
lower level line, add brake fluid to
the upper (MAX) line.
4. Apply the brake forcefully for a
few seconds and check for fluid
leakage around the fittings.
1
After opening a bottle of brake fluid, always discard any
unused portion. Never store or use a partial bottle. Brake
fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture from
the air . The moisture causes the boiling temperature of the
brake fluid to drop, which can lead to early brake fade and the
possibility of accident or severe injury.
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