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Brake Fluid: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body; wash away with water and wipe off completely if spilled.
  • Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid to prevent degrading the quality of fluid.
  • Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
  • During the operation, keep the brake reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.
  • The brake pedal operating must be very slow.
  • For convenience and safety, two people should do the work.
  • The amount of brake fluid required is approximately 500 ml (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 lmp fl oz) for total brake system.
  1. Either lift-up the vehicle to place a rigid racks under it, or lift-up the vehicle.
  2. Remove both the front and rear wheels.
  3. Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
  4. Refill the reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid.

Recommended brake fluid: 

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Perform the same procedure as bleeding operation of brake line until the new brake fluid coming out from vinyl tube. <Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding.>

NOTE: Perform the brake fluid replacement in order from the farthest wheel cylinder from master cylinder.
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