Brake System
Precaution for Brake SystemWARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.
^ Only use DOT 3 brake fluid.
^ Never reuse drained brake fluid.
^ Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
^ Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or light oil. They may damage rubber parts and cause improper operation.
^ Always loosen the brake tube flare nut with a flare nut wrench.
^ Tighten the brake tube flare nut to the specified torque with a crowfoot (A) and torque wrench (B).
^ Always conform the specified tightening torque when installing the brake pipes.
^ Brake system is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the affected part. If a malfunction is detected, replace part with a new one.
^ Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.