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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnosis System Check performed? | -- | ||||||||||||||
2 | Inspect the disc brake rotors 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. | -- | |||||||||||||
4 | 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? | -- | ||||||||||||||
5 | Repair or replace calipers. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following:
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 assembly for loose, missing or broken components. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Are there missing or loose brake assembly components? | -- | ||||||||||||||
9 | Tighten or replace loose or missing brake assembly components. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak and Brake Hose and Pipe Diagnosis . Are there brake fluid leaks? | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Has the leak returned? | -- | ||||||||||||||
12 | Replace the brake hose or pipe as necessary. Refer to: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
13 | Inspect the brake caliper piston seal for leaks. Is the brake caliper piston seal leaking? | -- | ||||||||||||||
14 | Replace the brake caliper piston seal. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul or Brake Caliper Overhaul in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
15 | Inspect the park brake for improper adjustment. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake. Is the park brake improperly adjusted? | -- | ||||||||||||||
16 | Adjust or replace the park brake cable. Refer to the following procedure in Park Brake: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
17 | Inspect for an internal leak within the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is there an internal leak within the master cylinder? | -- | ||||||||||||||
18 | Overhaul or replace the master cylinder. Refer to the following procedures: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
19 | Inspect for contaminated or improper brake fluid. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling . Is the brake fluid contaminated or improper? | -- | ||||||||||||||
20 | Flush the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
21 | Inspect the brake pipes and hoses for a restricted brake fluid passage. Check for the following:
Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there a restricted brake fluid passage? | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
23 | Inspect for air in the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there air in the brake system? | -- | ||||||||||||||
24 | Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
25 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Verify customer complaint. Begin diagnosis again. Go to Step 1. | -- | ||||||||||||
