Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3
brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first is that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in,
the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is
that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you
should have your brake system fixed, since a leak
means that sooner or later your brakes will not work
well, or will not work at all.
So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you will have too
much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should
add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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Summary of Contents for 2004 safari
Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v...
Page 6: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Cargo Van Passenger Van vi...
Page 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 15...
Page 122: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2...
Page 216: ...NOTES 4 46...
Page 228: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood this is what you will see 5 12...
Page 328: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 5 112...
Page 363: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 35...
Page 364: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 36...
Page 378: ...NOTES 7 14...
Page 394: ...NOTES 16...