Change Brake Fluid - Fiat Bravo Service Manual

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Introduction

Planned maintenance

- lower the vehicle, introduce the correct quantity of recommended oil;

- check that the oil level is correct using the dip stick;

- reposition the oil filler plug, let the engine idle for around 2 minutes, switch off the engine and wait for

several minutes, then check the level of the oil and make sure there are no leaks.

If the vehicle is mainly used in one of the following particularly harsh conditions:

- t o w i n g a trailer or caravan

- dusty roads

- short, repeated journies (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero temperatures

- engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds

notify the Customer of the need to change the oil more often than indicated in the Planned Maintenance

The engine oil used and the oil filter replaced contain substances which are dangerous to the en -

vironment. The used oil and the filters should be deposited in special containers and then dis-

posed of in accordance with the laws in force.

EjJ C H A N G E BRAKE FLUID

Avoid the brake fluid, which is extremely corrosive, coming into contact with the paintwork. If it

does, wash immediately with water.

The symbol@, present on the container, identifies a synthetic type of brake fluid, distinguishing

it from mineral kinds. The use of mineral type fluids irreparably damages the special rubber seals

in the braking system.

The brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs

humidity. To avoid problems with braking,

the brake fluid should be changed every t w o

years, irrespective of the mileage.

- Raise the vehicle and, if necessary, remove

- connect a flexible pipe to the bleed screws

on the brake calipers (for rear drum brakes

to the bleed screws on the wheel cylin-

ders), loosen them and, acting on the con-

trol pedal, drain the fluid into a suitable

- remove the plug from the brake fluid reser-

voir and (simultaneously to the operation

of draining the old fluid) introduce the rec-

ommended fluid into the system. Continue

to introduce the new fluid until it starts t o -

come out of the bleed screws, then tighten