- Checking the brake fluid level.
- Checking the thickness of the brake pads of the front and rear wheels.
- Checking the condition and tightness of pipelines, hoses.
- Brake fluid replacement.
- Check tires, including spare wheel. Check the tread height and pressure in the tires, the pattern of wear and damage to the tires.
- Tire repair kit. If available, check the expiration date and replace if necessary.
- Tire Condition Monitoring Unit (in the presence of). Perform setup.
Checking the brake fluid level
Special adaptations and tools are not required.
Materials required: FMVSS 116 DOT 4 specification brake fluid.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
The tank is transparent, so the liquid level can be checked visually at any time.
In addition, a too low brake fluid level is signaled by a light on the instrument panel.
However, it is still recommended to regularly check the fluid level in the reservoir visually, each time the engine oil level is checked.
The brake fluid level must be between the maximum I and minimum 2 marks (see illustration 21.0). Fill only with new brake fluid specification FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
Attention! Due to the wear of the disc brake pads, a slight drop in the brake fluid level occurs. This is normal and does not require refilling the fluid reservoir. For example, the level of brake fluid in the reservoir may drop to almost the minimum mark if the brake pads have reached the minimum allowable thickness. In this case, it is also not necessary to replenish the volume of brake fluid in the reservoir.
If the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir drops for a short time, or if the level falls below the MIN·mark, then this indicates a loss of fluid.
In this case, you must immediately find the leak. For safety reasons, it is best to have the brake system checked by a specialist workshop.
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