Front Brake Wear Indicators; Brake Fluid - Honda 1991 Civic Reference Owner's Manual

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Brakes (cont'd)

Front Brake Wear Indicators

Your car is equipped with audible front brake wear indicators. When
the brake pads wear to point that they should be replaced, they will
make a "screeching" sound when the wheels are rolling and when
the brakes are applied.
NOTE:
Due to some driving habits or climates, brakes may "squeal" when
you first apply them or when you have them partially applied; this is
normal, and does not indicate excessive wear. The wear indicator
makes a "screeching" sound while the brakes are applied.

Brake Fluid

Check the fluid level in the brake reservoir periodically; it should be
between the MAX and MIN marks on the reservoir.
If the level is near the MIN mark, add fluid to raise it to the MAX
mark. Do not overfill. Use only brake fluid manufactured to DOT 3
or DOT 4 specifications (see reservoir cap) from a sealed container.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions printed on the can.
NOTE:
A low brake fluid level may be an indication of brake pad wear or of
brake fluid leakage. You should have your brakes checked if the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is low before re-filling it.
CAUTION:
The arrow on the reservoir cap must be pointing forward after the
cap is installed. Make sure the brake warning switch wiring doesn't
get caught between the cap and top edge of the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR
MAX
MIN

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