Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CAUTION
Brake fluid dissolves paint. If you spill the fluid,
wipe it clean or flush it off with water.
If not cleaned off, brake fluid can cause discol-
oration, corrosion, or cracks in the paintwork.
WARNING
•
Be sure to use the recommended brake
fluid.
•
Use only one brand of recommended
brake fluid. Mixing of different brands or
types of fluid will change the properties of
the fluid possibly resulting in a lower fluid
boiling point and damaged brake compo-
nents.
If you wish to change the brand of brake
fluid, replace all the existing fluid in the
brake system with the new brand fluid.
•
Never allow engine oil, diesel fuel, gear oil,
automatic transmission fluid, or any other
mineral oil to mix with the brake fluid.
When mixed with the brake fluid even very
small in amounts, such oils will cause the
rubber parts of the brake system to swell,
and could cause brakes to become slug-
gish or to drag. Also, do not use contain-
ers which have been used for mineral oil
for brake fluid.
•
Because brake fluid is highly hygroscopic,
it should be kept in a dry place both during
refilling and storage. If brake fluid absorbs
moisture, the boiling point is lowered, a
condition which could result in vapor lock.
This is very dangerous.
Do not open the reservoir tank cap when
checking the brake fluid.
•
If the brake fluid is used over long periods,
its boiling point drops significantly due to
the moisture it has absorbed, thereby
increasing the likelihood of dangerous
vapor lock. Therefore, be sure to change
the brake fluid at the specified replace-
ment intervals.