Brakes - Brake Fluid Adding/Changing Precautions
Group BRAKESNumber 10-SS-003
Date FEBRUARY, 2010
Model ALL
Subject
BRAKE FLUID PRECAUTIONS - ADDING OR CHANGING FLUID
DESCRIPTION:
This bulletin provides guidelines that should be followed before removing the brake fluid reservoir cap when adding or changing brake fluid.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to completely remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. Not following this may cause contamination of brake fluid.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
All models
1. SERVICE PROCEDURE:
^ Location of brake reservoir cap
There are two potential locations for the brake fluid reservoir shown above.
HOW TO REMOVE FOREIGN SUBSTANCES FROM AROUND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP:
1. If the brake fluid reservoir cap is located in front of cowl top cover, first wipe foreign substances off the brake fluid reservoir and its cap and then open the cap to add or change brake fluid.
2. If the brake fluid reservoir cap is located under cowl top cover, first wipe foreign substances off the lower surface of the cowl top cover, the brake fluid reservoir and its cap and then open the cap.
3. If brake fluid reservoir is equipped with oil filter, add or change brake fluid with the oil filter inserted. DO NOT remove the oil filter while filling brake fluid.