Mercedes-Benz 2003 E-Class - Manual (Page 308)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on
hot engine parts and the brake fluid catch-
ing fire. You can be seriously burned.
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If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected at the intervals specified in
the Service Booklet.