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Was the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check .

Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe 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?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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Inspect the brake rotors for the following

Refer to Brake Rotor Tolerance in Disc Brakes.

Do any of the above conditions apply?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

1. Refinish the brake rot Brake Rotor Refinishing in Disc Brakes.
2. If refinishing the brake rotor results in a thickness tha is less than the thinnest (Refinnishing) thickness, replace the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

Refer to Component Specifications in Disc Brakes.

Go to Step 8

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Inspect brake assembly for loose, broken, or missing components. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Drum Inspection in Drum Brakes.

Are there any loose, broken, or missing brake assembly components?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

Tighten or replace the loose, broken or missing brake assembly components. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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Verify proper brake system operation.

Does the original condition still exist?

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Verify the customer complaint. Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1.

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check