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BRAKING SYSTEM
GENERAL NOTE
Every 60000 km (36,000 miles) establish the advisability of renewing brake cylinder seals, flexible hoses and hydraulic fluid
Brake system components must be kept clean of any foreign matter. If necessary any hydraulic com ponents should be washed in clean brake fluid industrial alcohol or methylated spirits to remove any foreign matter and dried with a clean non-fluffy doth. Do not use a mineral base fluid such as petrol, paraffin, etc.
Brake fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with brake pads/shoes or with disc or drum surfaces.
8PECIAL SERVICE TOOL RECOGNITION
Due to the complexity of braking systems, when renewing or overhauling components, care must be taken to ensure that only correct parts are fitted.
Any brake fluid accidentally spilt onto a painted surface must be cleaned off immediately using Kcold water to prevent damage to paintwork.
lote: Never Inhale duet from brake linings. dust when inhaled can be injurious
health. Do not blow out dustwithan airline, vacuum cleaner, brush or rag should be
fully used to remove any dust. Any dust d be contained in a sealed bag for dBspo-
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' September 1976
HFM- 005821
TAUNUS '76/CORTINA '77 ONWARDS: SECTION 12-8