Notice: Improperly tightened wheel bolts or nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. In order to avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel bolts or nuts to the proper torque specification.

DEFINITION:

Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

1. Road test the vehicle where the following diagnostics will permit.
2. Apply the brakes when the vehicle speed is approximately 80 kph (50 mph).
3. Observe the steering wheel.

Does the steering wheel shake when the brakes are applied?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

1. Road test the vehicle where the following diagnostics will permit.
2. Lightly apply and hold the PARK brake when the vehicle speed is approximately 8 kph (5 mph) until the vehicle stops.

Does the vehicle lurch when the brakes are applied?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

Inspect the brake pads for excessive wear. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes.

Do either of the brake pads exhibit excessive wear?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

Replace the pads if necessary. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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Inspect the brake rotors for excessive thickness variation and excessive lateral runout. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Check and Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check in Disc Brakes.

Does the rotor thickness variation and/or lateral runout exceed specifications?

Go to Step 7

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

Resurface or replace the brake rotor(s) as necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing , Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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