Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||
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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check performed? | -- | ||||||||||||||
2 | Inspect the vehicle for overloading. Refer to Loading Your Vehicle in the Vehicle Owner's Manual. Is there excessive vehicle weight? | -- | ||||||||||||||
3 | Remove the extra weight from the vehicle. Has the excessive weight been removed? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe 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? | -- | ||||||||||||||
5 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes and Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
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? | 0.010 mm (0.003 in). | ||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the brake rotors for excessive lateral runout. Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check in Disc Brakes. Is the brake rotor runout excessive? | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
10 | Inspect brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Drum Inspection in Drum Brakes. Are there missing attachments? | -- | ||||||||||||||
11 | Tighten the attachments. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
12 |
Are the brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | ||||||||||||||
13 | Adjust the drum brakes properly. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
14 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | ||||||||||||||
15 | Overhaul the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | - | -- | |||||||||||||
16 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak and Brake Hose and Pipe Diagnosis . Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | ||||||||||||||
17 | Tighten the brake hose or pipe fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
18 | Inspect the brake system for air. Is there air in the system? | -- | ||||||||||||||
19 | Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
20 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling . Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | ||||||||||||||
21 | Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
22 |
Does the wheel cylinder show signs of leakage? | -- | ||||||||||||||
23 | Overhaul or replace the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Overhaul or Wheel Cylinder Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
24 | Inspect the rear axle oil seal for leakage. Is the seal leaking? | -- | ||||||||||||||
25 | Replace the rear axle oil seal. Refer to Rear Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement in Rear Drive Axle. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
26 |
Does the brake caliper show signs of leakage? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||
27 | Overhaul the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
28 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Verify the customer complaint. Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1 | System OK |
