BRAKE FLUID
CHASSIS MAINTENANCE
Inspection
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL- Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range (MAX – MIN lines).
- Visually check for any brake fluid leakage around the reservoir tank.
- Check the brake system for any leakage if the fluid level is extremely low (lower than MIN).
- Check the brake system for fluid leakage if the warning lamp remains illuminated even after the parking brake lever is released.
BRAKE LINE- 1.Check the brake line (tube and hose) for any cracks or damage.
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Replace with new ones if necessary. - 2.Depress the brake pedal with a force of 785 N (80 kg, 176 lb) and hold down the pedal for approximately 5 seconds with the engine running. Check for any fluid leakage.
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Retighten each part to the specified torque and repair any abnormal (damaged, worn, or deformed) part if any fluid leakage is present. Draining
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- Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it out immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing work.
- Wrap the flare nut wrench with waste cloth to protect the caliper from damage.
- If the brake fluid adheres to the caliper or disc rotor, quickly wipe it out.
- 1.Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder valve.
- 2.Depress the brake pedal and loosen the bleeder valve to gradually discharge brake fluid.
Refilling
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- Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it out immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing work.
- Wrap the flare nut wrench with waste cloth to protect the caliper from damage.
- If the brake fluid adheres to the caliper or disc rotor, quickly wipe it out.
- 1.Check that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill the brake fluid with new one.
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Never reuse drained brake fluid. - 2.Loosen the bleeder valve, slowly depress the brake pedal to the full stroke, and then release the pedal. Repeat this operation at intervals of 2 or 3 seconds until all of the brake fluid is discharged. Then close the bleeder valve with the brake pedal depressed. Repeat the same work on each wheel.
- 3.Perform the air bleeding. Refer to Bleeding Brake System.