Precaution for Brake System
- Recommended brake fluid. Refer to
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
.
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
- Always confirm the specified tightening torque when installing brake pipes.
- After pressing the brake pedal more deeply or harder than normal driving, such as air bleeding, check each item of the brake pedal. Adjust brake pedal if it is outside the standard value.
- Always clean with new brake fluid when cleaning the caliper or other components.
- Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or light oil to clean. They may damage rubber parts and cause improper operation.
- Always loosen the brake tube flare nut with a flare nut wrench.
- Tighten the brake tube flare nut to the specified torque with a crowfoot (A) and a torque wrench (B).
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- Brake system is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the affected part. If a malfunction is detected, replace part with a new one.
- Check that no brake fluid leakage is present after replacing the parts.
- Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- Burnish the new braking surfaces after refinishing or replacing rotors or drums, after replacing pads or shoes, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.