dip JAGUAR XJ6 1994 2.G User Guide

Brakes
a 12.5 GENERAL FI77lNG lNSTRUCTlONS
12.5.1 Brake Fluid
WARNING: BRAKE FLUID IS CORROSIVE. EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING. AVOID SKIN OR EYE
CONTACT. AVOID INGESTION. IF SKIN OR EYES ARE ACCIDENTALLY SPLASHED WITH BRAKE FLUID,
RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IF BRAKE FLUID
IS INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION:
Fluid must not be allowed to contact the vehicle paintwork. Remove any spilt fluid from the paintwork
by rinsing away with running water. Methylated spirit (denatured alcohol) must not be used to clean the
contaminated area.
Cleaning Solvents
CAUTION: Never use methylated spirit (denatured alcohol) for cleaning purposes. Use only a proprietary brake
cleaning fluid.
m: THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE / SERVICE OPERATIONS, ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS
MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT GRIT OR OTHER FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATING THE BRAKE
TION. TO CLEAN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS, WASH
IN A PROPRIETARY BRAKE CLEANING FLUID.
REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CLEANING FLUID BEFORE REASSEMBLY. ALL BRAKE SYSTEM RUBBER COh PONENTS MUST BE DIPPED IN CLEAN BRAKE FLUID AND ASSEMBLED USING THE FINGERS ONLY.
SYSTEM.
IFTHE SYSTEM IS TO
BE FLUSHED, USE CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TO MINIMUM DOT 4 SPECIFICA-
12.5.2 Hoses
Fully release the unions (1 Fig. 1) securing each end of the
hose to the fluid pipes. Withdraw the pipe unions (1 Fig. 1) from the hose ends.
Plug the ends of the pipes (2 Fig. 1) to prevent the loss of
fluid and the ingress of dirt.
Remove the mounting bracket locknut (3 Fig. 1) and re- move the hose (4 Fig. 1).
Thoroughly clean the hose and examine for any signs of
wear or damage. Renew the hose if there is any doubt
about its condition. Thoroughly clean the bore of the hose
using compressed air.
. Remove all blanking plugs and fit the new hose to the cali- per / connector. Secure the hose to the mounting bracket.
. Before fully tightening the locknut, ensure that the hose is
neither kinked nor twisted.
. Bleed the brakes.
12.5.3 Pipes
. Fully release the pipe unions (1 Fig. 1).
. Withdraw the pipe (5 Fig. 1) from the vehicle. Plug the
pipes (2 Fig. 1) to prevent the loss of fluid or the ingress of dirt. Thoroughly clean and examine the pipe for signs of damage or deterioration. Renew the pipe if there is any
doubt about its condition.
Thoroughly clean the bore of the pipe using compressed
air.
. Remove all blanking plugs and fit the new pipe to the ve- hicle. Secure the pipe to the body.
. Bleed the brakes.
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