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FLUID DESCRIPTION BRAKE FLUID The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform to DOT 3 specifications and SAE J1703 standards. No other type CAUTION: Never use reclaimed brake fluid or fluid from an container which has been left open. An open CAUTION: Never use any type of a petroleum-based fluid in the brake hydraulic system. Use of such type DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION Indications of fluid contamination are swollen or deteriorated rubber parts. Swollen rubber parts indicate the presence of petroleum in the brake fluid. To test for contamination, put a small amount of drained brake fluid in clear glass jar. If fluid separates into layers, If brake fluid is contaminated, drain and thoroughly flush system. Replace master cylinder, proportioning valve, cal- STANDARD PROCEDURE - MASTER CYLINDER FLUID LEVEL Always clean the master cylinder reservoir and cap before adding fluid. This will prevent dirt from falling in the The reservoir has a ADD and a FULL mark on the side fill to the FULL mark. 5 - 40 BRAKES - BASE - SERVICE INFORMATION KJ |