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 and Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | ||||||||||||
5 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
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) Drums 0.15 mm (0.006 in) | ||||||||||||
7 | 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? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
9 | Inspect brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Are any attachments missing? | -- | ||||||||||||
10 | Replace or tighten the attachments. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
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Are the brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | ||||||||||||
12 | Adjust the drum brakes properly. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
13 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | ||||||||||||
14 | Overhaul the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
15 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | ||||||||||||
16 |
Has the leak returned? | -- | ||||||||||||
17 | Replace the brake hose or pipe as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
18 | Inspect the brake system for air. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . 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? | -- | ||||||||||||
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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 |
Is the brake caliper leaking? | -- | ||||||||||||
25 | Overhaul the brake caliper. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
26 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the brake system operate properly? | -- | System OK |
