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MAINTENANCE

BRAKE SYSTEM

BRAKE HOSE AND FITTING INSPECTION BRAKE PAD / DISC INSPECTION
Check brake system hoses and fittings for cracks, 1. Check the brake pads for wear, damage, or
deterioration, abrasion, and leaks. Tighten any loose looseness.
fittings and replace any worn or damaged parts.
2. Inspect the brake pad surface for excessive wear.
BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION 3. Pads should be changed when the friction material
q is worn below the service limit.
Always check the brake pedal travel and inspect the
brake fluid reservoir level before each operation. If the
fluid level is low, add DOT 4 brake fluid only.
Brake fluid should be changed every two years. The fluid
should also be changed anytime the fluid becomes
contaminated, the fluid level is below the minimum level,
or if the type and brand of the fluid in the reservoir is
unknown.
The brake fluid master cylinder reservoir can be
accessed through the left front wheel well.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. View the brake fluid level in the reservoir q. The
level should be between the MAX and MIN level
lines. MEASUREMENT

Brake Pad / Backing Plate Thickness
Service Limit: .180″ (4.6 mm)

4. Check surface condition of the brake discs.
5. Measure the thickness of the front and rear brake
discs.
6. The disc(s) should be replaced if thickness is below
the service limit.

4. If the fluid level is lower than the MIN level line, add
brake fluid until it reaches the MAX level line.
5. Install the reservoir cap and apply the brake pedal
forcefully for a few seconds and check for fluid
leakage around the master cylinder fittings and the
brake caliper fittings.

MEASUREMENT
Brake Disc Thickness
Service Limit: .170″ (4.32 mm)

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