Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||
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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||||
2 | Verify the customer is not riding the brake pedal. Is the operator riding the brake pedal? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||||
3 | Advise the customer of the proper braking procedures. Has the customer been advised of the proper braking procedures? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the vehicle for overloading. Refer to Loading Your Vehicle in the Vehicle Owner's Manual. Is there excessive weight in the vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||||||
5 | Remove the extra weight from the vehicle. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the brake pedal assembly for the following conditions:
Are the components misaligned or binding? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||
7 | Repair or replace the cause of misalignment. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following conditions:
Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||
9 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the brake rotors for the following conditions:
Refer to:
Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||||||
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Important: If refinishing the brake rotor results in a thickness that is less than the thinnest (Refinishing) thickness, replace the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 19 | -- | |||||||||||||
12 | Inspect the vacuum brake booster and its attaching components for the following conditions:
Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Vacuum Booster Diagnosis | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||
13 | Inspect the vehicle for a leaking master cylinder (internal). Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||||||
14 | Overhaul or replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement or Master Cylinder Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
15 | Inspect the brake pipes, hoses, or connections for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Are any of the above components leaking? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||||
16 | Repair the cause of the leak. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
17 | Inspect the brake pipes and hoses for the following conditions:
Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||
19 | Verify the proper brake system operation. Does the brake system operate properly? | -- | System OK |
