Maintenance and care – Mercury 1999 Villager User Manual

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BRAKE FLUID

Checking and adding brake fluid

Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide for
the service interval schedules:

1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.

2. Visually inspect the fluid level.

3. If necessary, add brake fluid until
the level reaches MAX. Do not fill
above this line.

4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid
certified to meet Ford specifications.
Refer to Lubricant specifications
in the Capacities and
specifications
chapter.

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes
with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical if irritation

persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention immediately.

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause
permanent damage to your brakes.

Do not let the fluid level in the reservoir for the master cylinder
fall below the MIN mark. If master cylinder runs dry, this may

cause the brakes to fail.

MAX

MIN

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