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Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Draining




BRAKE FLUID

Draining


CAUTION:
- Never allow brake fluid to contact the body or other painted surfaces. Brake fluid may damage paint.
If it contacts a painted surface, wipe it off immediately and wash with water. However avoid washing brake components with water.
- Before performing work, turn the power switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator control unit harness connector or disconnect the 12V battery cable from the negative terminal. Refer to "Precaution for Removing 12V Battery" Precaution For Removing 12V Battery.
- If brake fluid contacts the disc rotor or brake caliper assembly, wipe it off immediately.





1.Connect a vinyl tube to air bleeder.
2.Depress the brake pedal and loosen the air bleeder to gradually discharge brake fluid.