P92 Echo Super
Maintenance Manual
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6.5 Brake System
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The brake system consists of a brake fluid reservoir (4), a master cylinder: (3) two disc brakes assemblies; and an intercept
valve activates parking brake (3). Braking action is through a lever (1) located on cabin tunnel between seats. Hydraulic
circuit intercept valve is also located between seats and, when closed with lever pulled, keeps circuit under pressure and
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s parking brake on. A check-valve is installed (5) that provides braking action even if the parking brake valve (2) is
shut.
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Figure 6-10 Brake System
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6.5.1
Draining and replacing brake fluid
To replace the brake fluid:
Service one side first, then other
A. Remove reservoir cap
B. Unscrew line nipple (6) from disk caliper
C. Using a manually operated pump, add brake fluid MIL 5606 until level reaches bottom of reservoir, reattach line
to caliper avoiding fluid spill
Repeat operations A, B, C for other side
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Revision Date: 10-29-2007
Revision Number: 3.01