Brake Fluid: Replacement
CAUTION:
- Do not let brake fluid come into contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. Wash away with water immediately and wipe off if it is spilled by accident.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid. When refilling brake fluid, always refill new brake fluid.
- Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands or different grades even from the same brand to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
- Do not allow dirt or dust to get into the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
- During the operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to prevent entry of air.
- Operate the brake pedal slowly and depress it fully.
- For convenience and safety, perform the work with 2 people.
- The required amount of brake fluid is approximately 500 mL (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for the entire brake system.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove both the front and rear wheels.
- Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
- Replenish the reservoir tank with the recommended brake fluid, and perform the same procedure as for bleeding the brake line on each brake caliper.
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, DOT3 or DOT4
NOTE: Repeat the full stroke depressing operation of the brake pedal 20 times slowly on each brake caliper, until new brake fluid comes out from transparent vinyl tube.