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Description & Operation

WARNING: DO NOT use air pressure or a dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Avoid breathing brake dust. Use OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner for cleaning and collecting dust. Avoid contaminating brake pads and discs with brake fluid or grease.
CAUTION: Avoid spilling brake fluid on car, as it will damage paint. If brake fluid contacts paint, immediately flush with water.

All models are equipped with front and rear disc brakes. A cable operates parking brake at rear wheels. The parking brake uses drum brake shoes mounted inside rear disc brake rotor. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Brake Components
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