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BRAKES
GENERALITIES
The brakes
are
the principal safety
companent
in
a vehicle
- A failure of any part of the brake system
could
result in extremely serious consL>quences.
Therefore, uny
work
on the brake system must be done under
conditions
of maximum cleanliness.
following
to the
letter.
th relevant instructions wtth particular reference to
periodical maintenance
the st1pul.Hed methods
•
material spectf1ed.
IMPORTANT
Following the
fitting
of new parts (pads and/or linings, discs, drums), it is essential that the customer
be avised to
"bed·in"
the brakes, since immediate full application could result in subsequent instability
Brake fluid
Brake fluids must satisfy severe
conditions
in service
.
boiling
point (ability
to w1ths1and high temperatures
•
severe braking)
free1ing point llow Winter temperatures in cold
coun tries)
·
Chemie.illy inert (inhibitors prevent corrosion of metals and the attack of Joints and seals).
For this reason
use
only
Lockheed
55
Naf1c FN3
Peugeot
which
can
be
mixed
1n
any proportion.
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Brake fluids are hygroscopic, and any water absorbed can alter sub51;,.>quently the bo1l1ng and freezing points.
-
After a period
of
time the
1nhib1tors,
incorporated in the fluid,
will
deteriorate.
Therefore
.
·
Store in full a1r·t1ght
containers
in a dry atmosphere,
•
protect them, as far as possible. from shaking,
·
replace fluids at the stipulated intervals.
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Brake fluid
will
attack some chemical compasitions. in parucular, paint worl and some rubber compaunds.
Therefore:
·prevent
spilling and splashing.
·protect parts
which
could be affected (clutch, engine
mountings
etc ... )
when
bleeding,
draining
and refilling.
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