Drum Brake System: Service Precautions

WARNING: Do not inhale dust from brakes, or associated components. Inhalation of dust can be injurious to your health and could cause cancer or asbestosis. Compressed air or brushes must not be used to clean brakes, brake drums and associated components. A vacuum cleaner equipped for this purpose should be carefully used to remove any dust (Rotunda brake/clutch/service vacuum 091L-R0001L). Adherent dust should be removed with a damp rag. Any dust should be contained in a sealed and labeled bag for disposal. Wear an approved high efficiency cartridge or air line respirator and use extra caution to avoid breathing this dust. always use non-asbestos replacement parts.

Use denatured alcohol to clean component parts. Allow the parts to completely air dry. Apply Heavy-Duty Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or -BA or DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A to the rear wheel cylinder internal parts before assembly.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Do not use denatured alcohol for flushing the system or cleaning assemblies where alcohol could be trapped and subsequently contaminate the brake fluid. Contaminated fluid may cause eventual failure of rubber components in the system.