Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check? | -- | ||||||||||||||
2 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Are there any leaks? | -- | ||||||||||||||
3 |
Has the leak returned? | -- | ||||||||||||||
4 | Replace the brake hose or the brake pipe as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
5 | 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? | -- | ||||||||||||||
6 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
7 | 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? | -- | ||||||||||||||
8 | Replace the corroded components. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
9 | 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 loose, missing or broken brake assembly components? | -- | ||||||||||||||
10 | Tighten or replace the components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
11 |
Is the wheel cylinder leaking or binding? | -- | ||||||||||||||
12 | Overhaul or replace the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Overhaul or Wheel Cylinder Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
13 |
Is the brake pedal binding? | -- | ||||||||||||||
14 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
15 | Inspect the brake pedal for interference with other components. Inspect the brake pedal area for the following conditions:
Are there any loose or interfering components? | -- | ||||||||||||||
16 | Realign or reposition components as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
17 |
Are the brake hoses or the brake pipes collapsed, bent, or kinked? | -- | ||||||||||||||
18 | Reroute or replace the brake hoses or the brake pipes as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
19 |
Does the fluid surface in the reservoir show movement, or spouting? | -- | ||||||||||||||
20 |
Does the booster output rod move? | -- | ||||||||||||||
21 | Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
22 | Replace the vacuum brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
23 |
Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | ||||||||||||||
24 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
25 | Inspect the master cylinder outlet ports for restricted passages. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Are the outlet ports restricted? | -- | ||||||||||||||
26 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
27 | Inspect the brake pipes and the brake hoses for restricted passages. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Inspect for the following conditions:
Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | ||||||||||||||
28 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
29 | Verify the proper brake system operation. Does the brake system operate properly? | -- | System OK |
