FOR MEXICO : Precaution for Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan 370Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Clean any dust from the front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Never blow with compressed air.
- Only use "DOT 3" brake fluid. Refer to "FOR MEXICO : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
- Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or light oil. They may damage rubber parts and cause improper operation.
- Always loosen the brake tube flare nut with a flare nut wrench.
- Tighten the brake tube flare nut to the specified torque with a crowfoot (A) and torque wrench (B).
- Always conform the specified tightening torque when installing the brake pipes.
- 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.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.