CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
3. Air bleed:
•
brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
4. Check:
•
brake fluid level
Brake fluid level is below the “LOWER” level
line
→
Add the recommended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” in chapter 3.
5. Adjust:
•
parking brake cable end length
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE PARKING
BRAKE” in chapter 3.
Disc brake components rarely require dis-
assembly.
DO NOT:
•
disassemble components unless abso-
lutely necessary;
•
use solvents on internal brake components;
•
use spent brake fluid for cleaning; (use
only clean brake fluid)
•
allow brake fluid to come in contact with
the eyes, as this may cause eye injury;
•
splash brake fluid onto painted surfaces
or plastic parts, as this may cause damage;
•
disconnect any hydraulic connection, as
this would require the entire brake system
to be disassembled, drained, cleaned,
properly filled and bled after reassembly.
•
Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
•
Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful chemical reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
•
Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
WARNING
NOTICE
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