Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||||||
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1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following conditions:
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 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
3 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the brake rotors for the following:
Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | Resurface the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing in Disc Brakes. Inspect the thickness of the rotor. Refer to Component Specifications in Disc Brakes. If refinishing the brake rotor results in a thickness that is less than the thinnest (Refinishing) thickness, replace the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the drum brakes for improper adjustment. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Are the brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | Adjust the drum brakes properly. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the axle seals for leakage. Is there any seal leakage? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Replace the axle oil seals. Refer to Rear Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement in Rear Drive Axle. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the brake assemblies for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Disc Brakes System Description in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes. Are there any missing or loose attachments? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Replace or tighten the attachments as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Inspect the wheel cylinders and/or calipers for leakage. Are any of the components leaking? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Replace the leaking components. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Replace the leaking components or tighten the leaking brake hose or pipe fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 18 | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Overhaul the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Inspect the brake system for air. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there air in the system? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling . Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 21 | Go to Step 22 | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 22 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
22 | Verify the proper brake system operation. Does the brake system operate properly? | -- | System OK |
