Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||
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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Brake System Diagnosis | ||||||||||||||
2 | Inspect the vehicle for overloading. Refer to Loading Your Vehicle in the Vehicle Owner's Manual. Is there excessive vehicle weight? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||||||
3 | Remove the extra weight from the vehicle. Has the excessive weight been removed? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following:
Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||||||||
5 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brake, or Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the brake rotor surface for excessive thickness variation. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Check in Disc Brakes. Is the rotor thickness variation beyond specification? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the brake rotors for excessive lateral runout. Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check . Is the brake rotor runout excessive? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Are there missing attachments? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||||||||
11 | Tighten or replace the attachments as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
12 | Inspect the drum brakes for improper adjustment. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Are the brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14 | ||||||||||||||
13 | Adjust the drum brakes properly. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
14 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||||
15 | Overhaul the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | - | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
16 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||||
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Has the leak returned? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||||
18 | Replace the brake hose or pipe as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
19 | Inspect the brake system for air. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there air in the system? | -- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 | ||||||||||||||
20 | Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
21 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling . Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 23 | ||||||||||||||
22 | Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | - | ||||||||||||||
23 | Inspect the wheel cylinders for leakage. Does the wheel cylinder show signs of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 24 | Go to Step 25 | ||||||||||||||
24 | Overhaul or replace the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Overhaul or Wheel Cylinder Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
25 | Inspect the rear axle oil seal for leakage. Is the seal leaking? | -- | Go to Step 26 | Go to Step 27 | ||||||||||||||
26 | Replace the rear axle oil seal. Refer to Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement in Rear Drive Axle. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
27 | Inspect the brake caliper for leakage. Does the brake caliper show signs of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 28 | Go to Step 29 | ||||||||||||||
28 | Overhaul or replace the brake caliper. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||||||||||||
29 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Verify the customer complaint. Go to Step 1 | System OK |
