Precaution for Brake System
- Always use recommended brake fluid. Refer to "FOR NORTH AMERICA : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (for United States and Canada) or "FOR MEXICO : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (for Mexico).
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted surface of body. If brake fluid is splashed on painted surfaces of body immediately wipe off with cloth and then wash it away with water.
- Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
- Use a flare nut wrench when removing flare nuts, and use a flare nut torque wrench when tighten brake tube flare nuts.
- When installing brake tubes, be sure to check torque.
- 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.
- Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or the battery cable from the negative terminal.WARNING: Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.