Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||
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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Brake System Diagnosis | ||||||||||||
2 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following:
Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||||
3 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the brake rotors for the following:
Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check . Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||||||
5 | Resurface the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing in Disc Brakes. If refinishing the brake rotor results in a thickness that is less than the thinnest (refinishing) thickness, replace the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement and Component Specifications in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the axle seals for leakage. Is there any seal leakage? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||
7 | Replace the axle oil seals. Refer to Rear Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Drive Axle. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. Are there any missing or loose attachments? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||
9 | Replace or tighten the attachments as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
10 | Replace the leaking components. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
11 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||
12 | Tighten the brake hose or pipe fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
13 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||||||
14 | Overhaul the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
15 | Inspect the brake system for air. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling . Is there air in the system? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||||
16 | Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
17 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling . Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||
18 | Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
19 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 1 | System OK |
