Brake Fluid Level, Checking
Risk of injury of the skin due to corrosive brake fluid.
Irritation and injury of the skin possible.
- Avoid contact with skin.
Risk of damaging the vehicle due to corrosive brake fluid.
Paint and vehicle damage possible.
- Prevent contact with components and paint. If necessary, rinse off leaking brake fluid with water.
Risk of damaging the brake system due to improper handling of brake fluid.
Oils containing minerals damage plugs and boots on brake systems.
- Prevent mixing mineral liquids such as oil, gasoline and cleaning solution with brake fluid.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air.
If the water content of the brake fluid is too high, it can lead to brake system failure and also promotes corrosion inside of the brake system.
- Store brake fluid in tightly-sealed containers.
Brake Fluid Level at Pre-Delivery Inspection
-- The fluid level must be at the MAX mark -1- during the pre-delivery inspection.
To prevent the brake fluid from overflowing out of the reservoir, the level must not be over the MAX mark -1-.
Brake fluid level at the inspection
Brake fluid level must always be evaluated depending on brake pad wear.
During operation of the vehicle, the brakes are automatically readjusted depending on wear of the brake pads. Because of the adjustment, brake fluid level will be slightly lower as a result.
Recommended Brake Fluid Level "Before" Reaching Brake Pad Wear Limit
- At the MIN mark and slightly above it -2-
Then "filling is not required."
Recommended Brake Fluid Level, New Brake Pads, or Far Away from Brake Pad Wear Limit
- Between the MIN and MAX marks
If the fluid level goes below the MIN mark -2-, check the brake system for leaks before adding more brake fluid. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .