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EAS21140
CHASSIS
EAS21240
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
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Make sure the vehicle is upright.
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2. Check:
Brake fluid level
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Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
A
B
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
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WARNING
Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
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brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
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is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
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not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
a
a
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure the top of the brake fluid
reservoir is horizontal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
Front brake pad
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Wear indicator groove almost disappeared
"1" → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-21.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
Rear brake pad
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Wear indicators "1" almost touch the brake
disc → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-34.
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