Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Brake System Diagnosis | ||||||
2 | Is the operator riding the brake pedal? Observe if the operator is riding the brake pedal. Has the customer been advised of improper braking procedures? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 | Inspect the brake pedal assembly for the following:
Are the components misaligned or binding? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
4 | Repair or replace the cause of the misalignment, interference or binding. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
5 | Inspect the brake linings for the following:
Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
6 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes or Brake Lining Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
7 | Inspect the brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection , in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Are there any loose or missing attachments? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||
8 | Tighten or replace loose or missing components as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
9 | Check for an improperly adjusted park brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment , in Park Brake. Is the park brake improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||
10 | Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
11 | Inspect the front suspension for loose or missing attachments. Are there any loose or missing components? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||
12 | Tighten or replace the loose or missing attachments. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
13 | Inspect the disc brake caliper for the following:
Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||
14 | Replace the components. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
15 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling in Hydraulic Brakes. Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||
16 | Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
17 | Check the brake pipes and brake hoses for the following:
Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||
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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 |
