Changing The Rear Brake Fluid - Husqvarna FS 450 2019 Repair Manual

Changing the rear brake fluid

Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact
with the eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Note
Environmental hazard
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
Info
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Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Main work
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Add brake fluid to level f).
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Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1
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Mount and tighten the screw cap with the membrane and O­
ring.
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Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately
with water.
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Cover painted parts.
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Remove screw cap
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Extract the old brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir using
a syringe and fill with fresh brake fluid.
Syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1
BRAKE SYSTEM 16
O
with membrane f!} and the O-ring.
(8 p. 304)
O
with the membrane and the O-ring.
(8 p. 310)
(8 p. 304)
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