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Brake Inspection
The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes and are acti-
vated by the brake pedal.
Routine inspections are recommended to keep the brake system in
good operating condition. Inspect the level of the brake fluid before
each operation.
Change the brake fluid at the intervals outlined in the Maintenance
Schedule beginning on page 49. The brake fluid should also be
changed if it becomes contaminated, if the fluid level is below the min-
imum, or if the type and brand of the fluid in the reservoir are
unknown.
Inspection Procedure
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Inspect the brake fluid by looking at the reservoir under the hood.
The level should be between the upper (MAX) and lower (MIN)
level lines.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, add brake fluid
to the upper (MAX) line.
4. Apply the brake forcefully for a few seconds and check for fluid
` leakage around the fittings.
WARNING
AFTER OPENING A BOTTLE OF BRAKE FLUID, ALWAYS DIS-
CARD ANY UNUSED PORTION. NEVER STORE OR USE A
PARTIAL BOTTLE. BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, MEAN-
ING IT RAPIDLY ABSORBS MOISTURE FROM THE AIR. THE
MOISTURE CAUSES THE BOILING TEMPERATURE OF THE
BRAKE FLUID TO DROP, WHICH CAN LEAD TO EARLY
BRAKE FADE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENT OR
SEVERE INJURY.
Brake Fluid
Reservoir
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