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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 | Is the operator riding the brake pedal? | -- | Advise the customer of proper braking procedures. | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 | Inspect the brake pedal assembly for the following:
Are the components misaligned or binding? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
4 | Repair or replace the cause of the misalignment, interference or binding. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
5 | Inspect the brake 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? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
6 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
7 | Inspect the brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Are there any loose or missing attachments? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||
8 | Tighten or replace loose or missing components as necessary. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
9 | Check for an improperly adjusted park brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake. Is the park brake improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||
10 | Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
11 | Inspect the front suspension for loose or missing attachments. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Front Suspension. Are there any loose or missing components? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||
12 | Tighten or replace the loose or missing attachments. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Front Suspension. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
13 | Inspect the disc brake caliper for the following:
Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||
14 | Replace the components. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
15 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling in Hydraulic Brakes. Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||
16 | Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing in Hydraulic Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
17 | Check the brake pipes and brake hoses for the following:
Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing in Hydraulic Brakes. Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||
18 | Determine the area of restriction. This will involve the disassembly of individual brake lines and checking for low or no fluid output. Flush the individual brake line or hose. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . If the restriction cannot be removed, replace the brake hose or pipe as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||
19 | Verify the brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Verify customer complaint. Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1 | |||||||
