Lubrication - Lotus Europa Owner's Handbook Manual

(1,000
miles). Always use genuine parts on
replacement.
It should be understood that a metallic hiss is
apparent with disc Ibrakes. This is normal and
should not be considered as a fault. If a metallic
squeal is heard, this is general indication of brake
pads OVERDUE for replacement. In the interests
of safety see your Lotus Dealer without delay.
Under no circumstances allow the pads to wear
below 1.6 mm. (1/16 in.) thickness. They should
therefore be renewed if of insufficient thickness to
ensure safe braking for a further 5,000 km. (3,000
miles).
Servo unit air filter (if fitted )-Every 10,000 km.
(6,000 miles) the filter element should be renewed.
To renew filter element, release central screw
and remove cover to obtain access to the filter.
Bleeding the
system-Bleeding the system to
expel all air is not a routine maintenance operation
and should only be necessary when some part of
the system has been disconnected or fluid drained
off, thereby allowing air to enter. We strongly
recommend that this work be entrusted to your
Lotus Dealer.
Hydraulic pipe connections-It is of vital impor-
tance that there are no leaks in the hydraulic sys-
tem, therefore it is essential that these should be
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checked periodically, when the brakes are re-
ceiving normal maintenance inspection. This work
should be entrusted to your Lotus Dealer.
Brake seals, hoses and fluid-The brake manu-
facturers recommend that at intervals not EXCEED-
ING 65,000 km. (40,000 miles) or 3 years,
whichever is reached first, that the braking system
be completely overhauled and all washers, seals
and hoses renewed. Hydraulic servo units should
be stripped, all old seals discarded, component
parts ,cleaned and examined and if in good con-
dition, the unit rebuilt with the appropriate service
kit.
It is also recommended that the brake fluid is
renewed every 18 months. Additionally, if a con-
tinental journey (or similar long mileage trip) is
being undertaken, it is recommended that the fluid
is renewed, if this has not already been done within
the previous 9 months.
In the interests of safety, all of the foregoing
work should be entrusted to your Lotus Dealer
who'is fully equipped to carry out this work.
LUBRICATION
Regular lubrication is essential for long life and
sustained performance, and the correct intervals
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