Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the surrounding air over the course of time. The brake system will be damaged if there is
too much water in the brake fluid. The boiling point of the brake fluid is also considerably reduced by the water content. Heavy use of
the brakes may cause a vapour lock in the brake system if the water content is too high. Vapour locks reduce the braking efficiency,
considerably increase braking distance and can even cause the brake system to fail completely. Your own safety and that of other road
users depends on having a brake system that functions properly at all times.
WARNING
Brake fluid is toxic. Contact with brake fluid – particularly if swallowed – can lead to serious or fatal injuries.
● Consult a doctor immediately if you have swallowed brake fluid.
● Consult a doctor if you experience health problems after working with brake fluid.
● Always keep brake fluid out of the reach of children and only in the closed original container.
● Never store brake fluid in empty food containers, bottles or any other non-original containers as people finding these containers
could drink the brake fluid in them.
● Avoid regular contact with brake fluid in order to prevent damage to the skin.
● Protect your skin, face and particularly your eyes when working with brake fluid.
● Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with brake fluid.
● Wash your skin with soap and water after working with brake fluid.
NOTICE
Brake fluid that has leaked or been spilled will attack vehicle surfaces. The vehicle paintwork, plastic parts and tyres could be
damaged as a result.
● Wipe off brake fluid that has leaked or been spilled immediately from all parts of the vehicle.
● Then rinse all components with sufficient amounts of water.
Brake fluid can pollute the environment.
● Collect any service fluids that escape or are spilled and dispose of them in a proper and environmentally responsible
manner.
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