MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Insp ect the brake hoses whenever the brake system is
serviced and at every engine oil change. Insp ect hy-
drau lic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing, or
worn spots. If there is any evid ence of cracking,
scuffing, or worn spots, the hose shou ld be rep laced
immediately! Eventu al deterioration of the hose can
take place resu lting in a possibility of a burst failu re.
Check the fluid level in the master cylind er when per-
form ing und erhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylind er area before rem oving
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up
to the requ irem ents described on the brake fluid reser-
voir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recom mend ed becau se it may
cause leaking in the system .
WARN ING!
Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
Brake fluid level shou ld be checked when pads are
rep laced . However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checku p may be need ed.
Worn brak e hoses can burst and cause brak e failu re.
You could have an accid ent. If you see any sign s of
crack ing, scuffin g, or worn spots, have the brak e
hoses rep laced immediately.
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Use only manu factu rer’s recom mend ed brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu ine Parts” in this
section for the correct fluid typ e.
Master Cylin der - Brak e Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylind er immediately
if the brake system warning light ind icates system fail-
ure.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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