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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check performed? | -- | ||||||||||||||
2 | Check the tires for incorrect pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tire and Wheels. Is the tire pressure incorrect? | -- | ||||||||||||||
3 | Adjust the tires to the correct pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the front suspension for loose components. Are there loose components? | -- | ||||||||||||||
5 | Tighten the loose components. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Front Suspension. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
6 | 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? | -- | ||||||||||||||
7 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the brake rotor for the following:
Refer to Brake Rotor Tolerance in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | Refer to Component Specifications in Disc Brakes. | -- | |||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the brake assembly for loose, broken or missing components. Are there any loose, broken or missing brake assembly components? | -- | ||||||||||||||
11 | Tighten or replace loose or missing brake assembly components. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
12 | Inspect the following brake caliper assembly components for corrosion:
Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection in Disc Brakes. Are any of the above components corroded or sticking? | -- | ||||||||||||||
13 | Replace the corroded components. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Disc Brakes: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
14 | Inspect the park brake for improper adjustment. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake. Is the park brake adjusted improperly? | -- | ||||||||||||||
15 | Adjust or replace the park brake cable. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Park Brake: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
16 | Inspect the front suspension for incorrect alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment. Is the wheel alignment incorrect? | -- | ||||||||||||||
17 | Correct the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
18 | Inspect for contaminated or improper brake fluid. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling . Is the brake fluid contaminated or improper? | -- | ||||||||||||||
19 | Flush the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
20 | Inspect for a restricted brake fluid passage. Check for the following:
Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement . Is there a restricted brake fluid passage? | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
22 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Verify customer complaint. Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1. | |||||||||||||
