Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
To prevent dripping, cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.
Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Use only clean Genuine DOT 3 Honda brake fluid. Non- Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
Do not mix different brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
Coat the piston, piston cup, and wheel cylinder bore with clean brake fluid.
Make sure no grease or oil gets on the linings or drums.
Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
Cylinder I.D. 15.87 mm (0.625 in) type (KQ, KU and KT models); Do not replace only a single unit of the piston cup by removing it from piston. Replace as the piston assembly.