9000 Hatchback L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1994)
Brake Fluid: Service and Repair
With Mark IV ABS System
All brake fluid deteriorates after a time due to oxidation and absorption of water.
This process lowers its boiling point and makes it more likely to vaporize during prolonged or repeated heavy braking, with brake failure as a result.
Brake fluid must therefore be changed at regular intervals.
Important:
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It is essential to change all the brake fluid as the brake system could otherwise malfunction.
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There should be no old brake fluid left in the reservoir when it is filled up with fresh brake fluid.
1. Suck the brake fluid out of the reservoir (using the brake system bleeder unit, part No. (16) 88 19 096).
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On cars with Antilock Brake System (ABS) MK IV the reservoir must be removed from its bracket and tilted so that the brake fluid in the
other chamber runs over to the chamber from which it can be sucked out.
2. Fill up with brake fluid, DOT 4 specification.
3. Suck out the old brake fluid from each individual wheel until fresh brake fluid is visible.
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Use the brake system bleeder unit, part No. (16) 88 19 096.
4. Adjust the brake fluid level to the MAX mark on the brake fluid reservoir.
