Brake And Clutch Fluid - Opel Antara Owner's Manual

218 Service, maintenanc e

Brake and clutch fluid

O nly use DO T4 brak e fluid.
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Warning
Bra ke fluid is poisonous!
O ver tim e, brake fluid a bsorbs moisture
which will reduc e brak ing effec tiv eness.
The b ra ke fluid should therefore be
rep la ced at the specified interva l.
Brake fluid should be stored in a sealed
container to avoid wa ter absorption.
Ensure it does not become conta mina ted
with fluids containing mineral oil (oil,
petrol, cleaner) as this can dama ge the
seals and sleev es of the b ra ke system .
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Warning
Due to its corrosiv e nature, brake fluid
must not come in contact with the
paintwork. Flush a ny escaped brak e fluid
with plenty of water.