Checking Brake Fluid Level

CAUTION: Use only DOT 3 brake fluid, do not use any fluid which contains a petroleum base. Do not use a container which has been used for petroleum based fluids or a container which is wet with water. Petroleum based fluids will cause swelling and distortion of rubber parts in the hydraulic brake system and water will mix with brake fluid, lowering the fluid boiling point. Keep all fluid containers capped to prevent contamination.

The hydraulic assembly is equipped with a plastic fluid reservoir with a filter/strainer in the filler neck.

The Anti-Lock brake system requires that the hydraulic accumulator be de-pressurized when checking the fluid level. To check the brake fluid level, the
following procedure should be used:

(1) With the ignition off, depressurize the hydraulic accumulator by applying the brake pedal approximately 40 times, using a pedal force of approximately 220 N (50 lbs.). A noticeable change in pedal feel will occur when the accumulator is de-pressurized. Continue to apply the pedal several times after this change in pedal feel occurs.

(2) Thoroughly clean both reservoir caps and surrounding area, prior to cap removal, to avoid getting dirt into the reservoir.

(3) Inspect the fluid level, see instructions on top of reservoir (to top of the white screen in front filter/strainer).

(4) Fill reservoir to top of white screen in filter/strainer as required. Use brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 such as Mopar.

(5) Replace reservoir cap.