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Brakes and Traction Control: Service Precautions

CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to avoid any injury to the person doing the work or people in the area.

OPERATION
^ Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
^ Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufacturers.
^ Before securing apart in a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate or cloth between the part and the vise.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

OIL
When handling oil, follow the rules below to prevent unexpected accidents.
^ Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside, for environmental protection.
^ Follow all government and local regulations concerning waste disposal.

BRAKE FLUID
If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do the following:
^ Wash eyes and seek immediate medical attention.
^ Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thoroughly with water.
Follow all government and local regulations concerning waste disposal.