PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES > 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.

Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.

Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter into reservoir tank.

NOTE:

During the operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.

Operate the brake pedal slowly.

For convenience and safety, two people should work together.

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.

1. Lift-up the vehicle and set rigid racks at the specified locations, or keep the vehicle lifted.

2. Remove both the front and rear wheels.

3. Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.

4. Refill the reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid.

Recommended brake fluid

Refer to the specification.

Perform the same procedure as for bleeding the brake line, until new brake fluid comes out from vinyl tube.

NOTE:

Perform the brake fluid replacement starting in order from the farthest wheel cylinder from the master cylinder.