Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information page 64

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If the fluid level check is made w ith the vehicle on a frame contact
type hois t, w ith the axle hanging free, the fluid level sho uld not
be lower than the bo ttom of the filler plug opening.
Confirmed leakage should be repaired as soon as possible!
Brake and Power Steering Hoses
When performing other under-hood services, inspect s urface of
hoses for evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and
brittle rubber, cracking, checking, tears , cuts, abrasio ns, and
excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber. Particular
attention should be paid to examining th ose hose s urfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such as th e exhaust manifold .
Inspect hose routing to insure hose does not come in contact w ith
any hea t
source or moving component which will cause heat
damage or mechanical wear.
Inspect a ll hose connections such as clamps and couplings to
make su re they are secure and no leaks are present.
Note : In many insta nces, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to
facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefore, oil wet-
ness at the h ose-coupling area is not necessarily an indication of
leakage . Actual dripping of hot fluid when sy!>tems are unde r
pressure (during vehicle operation), should be noted before hose
i!o replaced based on leakage.
Note: Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for severe surface cracking,
scuffing, or worn spots. Should the fabric casing of the rubber
hose be exposed by cracks or abrasions in the rubber hose cover,
the hose should be replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration
of the hose can take place, resulting in possible brake failure .
Brake System
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when
performing under-h ood service or immediately if the brake sys-
tem warning la mp indicates system fa ilure.
If
necessary, add
fluid to bring level to the bottom of the reservoir filler holes . With
disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads
wear. Only brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 should be used.
Mo par Brake Fluid is a fluid of thi s quality and is recommended
to provide best brake performance. Use of a brake fluid that may
have a lower initial boiling point, such as fluid identified as 70R1
or unidentified as to specification, may result in s udden brake
failure during hard prolonged braking.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to
avo id contamination from foreig n matter or moisture.
DO NOT ALLOW A PETROLEUM- BASE FLUID TO CON-
TAMINATE THE BRAKE FLUID - SEAL DAMAGE WILL RE-
SULT!