Precaution for Brake System

WARNING: Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.

Recommended fluid is brake fluid "DOT 3". Refer to RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted surface of body. If brake fluid is splashed on painted surfaces of body immediately wipe off then with cloth and then wash it away with water.
Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
Use a flare nut wrench when removing flare nuts, and use a flare nut crowfoot (A) and torque wrench (B) when tighten brake tube flare nuts.

Fig 1: Tightening Brake Tube Flare Nut
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
When installing brake tubes, be sure to check torque.
Brake system is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the affected part. If a malfunction is detected, replace part with a new one.
Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery negative terminal.