Front

Index/Inspection

Warning:
- Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.

- Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.

- Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability.

NOTE:
- Coat piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.

- Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.

CAUTION:
- Do not spill brake fluid on the car; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

- To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.

- Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.

- Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.

- Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.

- Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.

- Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid.