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| A16. CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
| Remove the cap of the bleeder screw, connect a vinyl tube, and place its other end in a receptacle. Loosen the bleeder screw and depress the brake pedal; supply new brake fluid when the level of the fluid within the reservoir tank decreases. CAUTION If the reservoir tank completely runs out of fluid during operation, air will find way into the brake line. Pay attention, therefore, to the fluid level and replenish as necessary. Specified brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4 CAUTION Use the specified brake fluid. Avoid using a mixture of the specified brake fluid and other fluid. If brake fluid is exposed to the air, it will absorb moisture; as water is absorbed from the atmosphere, the boiling point of the brake fluid will decrease and the braking performance will be seriously impaired. For this reason use a hermetically sealed 1 lit. or 0.5 lit. brake fluid container. Firmly close the cap of the brake fluid container after use. When fresh fluid has come to flow out from the vinyl tube, tighten the bleeder screw. NOTE: This change from existing to fresh fluid can be judged by change in color of fluid that flows out.
| Repeat above steps for other bleeder screws. NOTE: The operating steps for each bleeder screws are illustrated on this page.
| MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING The master cylinder used has no check valve, so if bleeding is carried out by the following procedure, bleeding of air from the brake pipeline will become easier. (When brake fluid is not contained in the master cylinder.) Fill the reserve tank with brake fluid. Keep the brake pedal depressed.
| Have another person cover the master cylinder outlet with a finger. With the outlet still closed, release the brake pedal. Repeat steps (2) - (4) three or four times to fill the inside of the master cylinder with brake fluid.

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