Brake fluid (Focus 2)

According to the operating instructions, brake fluids that comply with the international DOT-4 class and are designed for use in vehicles with increased dynamic characteristics are used in the brake system of your vehicle. When purchasing brake fluid, follow these recommendations:

• buy only the grade of brake fluid recommended by the vehicle manufacturer;
• carefully inspect the container; it should be airtight and the protective membrane should be made of foil.

Brake fluids are classified according to boiling point and viscosity (Table 13.2).

Table 13.2 Classification of brake fluids by viscosity and boiling point