Precaution for Brake System
WARNING:
- Since dust covering the front and rear brakes has an affect on human body, the dust must be removed with a dust collector. Never splatter the dust with an air blow gun.
- Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.
- Brake fluid use refer to Fluids and Lubricants (FOR NORTH AMERICA).
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- When performing maintenance and repair work on the brake system, it must be ensured that no mineral oil, lubricating grease or similar substances enter the brake system.
- New brake fluid must be used as a flushing and cleaning agent for the cylinders, the lines and the reservoir tank of the hydraulic braking system.
- 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. For brake component parts, never wash them with water.
- Always confirm the specified tightening torque when installing the brake pipes.
- After pressing the brake pedal more deeply or harder than normal driving, such as air bleeding, check each item of brake pedal.
- Always clean with new brake fluid when cleaning the master cylinder, brake caliper and 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 flare nut torque wrench (A).
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the electronic stability program control unit harness connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.
- Check that no brake fluid leakage is present after replacing the parts.