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 Gradually Increases . 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 and Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||||||
4 | Replace the brake linings as necessary. Refer to the applicable procedures.
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 , Front Brake Rotor Replacement or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
7 | Inspect the drum brakes for improper adjustment. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Are the brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||||||
8 | Adjust the drum brakes properly. 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 and Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Are there any missing or loose attachments? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||
10 | Repair or replace the components as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | -- | ||||||||||||
11 | Inspect the wheel cylinders and calipers 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 Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||||
16 | Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement in Hydraulic Brake Systems. 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 |
