Hydraulic System: Description and Operation

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WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush the eyes for 15 minutes with cold running water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

The dual hydraulic brake system is a conventional pedal actuated system.
The system consists of the following components:
^ brake master cylinder reservoir with a fluid level indicator
^ brake tubes and hoses
^ brake master cylinder
^ diagonally split brake circuits (left-hand front to right-hand rear and right-hand front to left-hand rear)