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REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR INSPECTION/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
3. Inspect:
•Brake fluid level
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
4. Check:
•Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling → Bleed brake
system.
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section.
EC36b000
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR
INSPECTION
1. Remove:
•Brake pad
Refer to “REAR BRAKE PAD INSPEC-
TION AND REPLACEMENT” section.
2. Inspect:
•Rear brake pad insulator 1
Damage → Replace.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the brake master cylinder so that its
top is in a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
•Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level → Fill up.
aLower level
ÈFront
ÉRear
WARNING
•Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
•Refill with same type and brand of brake
fluid; mixing fluids could result in poor
brake performance.
•Be sure that water or other contaminants
do not enter master cylinder when refill-
ing.
•Clean up spilled fluid immediately to
avoid erosion of painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
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