Brake Fluid - Opel Corsa Owner's Manual

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Brake fluid

9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and the MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the brake
fluid can lead to function problems in the
braking system.
Only use approved high performance
brake fluids. Only use brake fluid DOT4.
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the loss of brake fluid
remedied by a workshop.
Brake fluid change
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubbles can occur in the water,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of water).
Keep to the specified intervals.
9 Warning
Have the brake fluid change performed
by a workshop. Please comply with the
legal environmental and health regula-
tions – concerning the disposal of brake
fluid.
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