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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
WARNING
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor
brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling
point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces and plastic parts. Therefore,
always clean up any spilt brake fluid
immediately.
3. Bleed:
• brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
4. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a →
Add the recommended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” in chapter 3.
5. Adjust:
• brake pedal position
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR
BRAKE” in chapter 3.
6. Adjust:
• rear brake light operation timing
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH” in chapter 3.
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