Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||
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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | ||||||||||||
2 | Perform the brake pedal travel measurement procedure. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel . Does the brake pedal travel exceed the specified measurement? | -- | Go to Step 3 | System OK | ||||||||||||
3 | Inspect the brake linings for the following:
Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||||||
4 | Replace the brake linings as necessary.
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
5 | Inspect the brake rotors for the following:
Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check in Disc Brakes Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||||||
6 | Resurface or replace the brake rotor as necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing or Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
7 | Are the rear brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||||||||
8 | Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
9 | Inspect the brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes Are there any missing or loose attachments? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||||||||
10 | Repair or replace the components as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
11 | Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders for leakage. Are any of the components leaking? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||
12 | Replace the leaking components.
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
13 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak or Brake Hose Inspection. Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||||||
14 | Repair or replace the components as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
15 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||||
16 | Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Brake Modulator/Master Cylinder Assembly Replacement Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
17 | Inspect the brake system for air. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there air in the system? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||
18 | Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
19 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling . Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 | ||||||||||||
20 | Replace all of the hydraulic brake system rubber components.
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
21 | Verify the proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 1 | System OK |