Hydraulic System: Description and Operation

CAUTION: Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components may indicate contamination of the brake fluid by a petroleum based substance. Contaminated rubber components in the hydraulic brake system must be replaced and the entire hydraulic brake system must be flushed with clean brake fluid to prevent recontamination.

This vehicle is equipped with a brake pedal actuated dual brake system. The system consists of the following:
- power brake booster
- brake master cylinder
- brake pressure control valve
- disc brake calipers
- rear disc brake calipers
- brake tubes and hoses
- anti-lock brake system (ABS) components
The dual brake system is split front and rear with the front wheel brakes comprising of one circuit and the rear wheel brakes, the other circuit.