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INSP
ADJ
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR INSPECTION/
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
3. Inspect:
• Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
4. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling
→
Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section.
EC36b000
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR
INSPECTION
1. Remove:
• Brake pad
Refer to “REAR BRAKE PAD INSPEC-
TION AND REPLACEMENT” section.
2. Inspect:
• Rear brake pad insulator
1
Damage
→
Replace.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the brake master cylinder so that its
top is in a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
• Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level
→
Fill up.
a
Lower level
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Front
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Rear
WARNING
• Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
• Refill with same type and brand of brake
fluid; mixing fluids could result in poor
brake performance.
• Be sure that water or other contaminants
do not enter master cylinder when refill-
ing.
• Clean up spilled fluid immediately to
avoid erosion of painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
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