Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 41

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake System
Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment and for leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake Fluid
1. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each air bleeder
valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system t o refill
brake fluid.
Refer to section BR.
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Refill with recommended brake fluid "DOT4"
a
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
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Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for improper
attachment, air tightness, chafing and deterioration.
Checking Disc Brake
Check condition of disc brake components.
ROTOR
Check condition and thickness.
Front disc brake: Standard 22.0 m m
Minimum 20.0 m m
Rear disc brake: Standard 1 0 . 0 m m
Minimum 8 . 0 m m