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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Brake System Diagnosis?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Hydraulic Brakes

2

Is the operator riding the brake pedal?

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the brake pedal assembly for the following:

    • Bent or misaligned components
    • Binding or interference between the pedal and the booster input rod
    • Interference with other components

Do any of the above conditions exist?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair or replace the cause of the misalignment, interference or binding.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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5

Inspect the brake linings for the following:

Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes.

    • Excessive wear
    • Uneven wear

Do any of the above conditions exist?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the brake linings. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Disc Brakes:

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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7

Inspect the brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes.

Are there any loose or missing attachments?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Repair or replace the components as necessary.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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9

Check for an improperly adjusted park brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake.

Is the park brake improperly adjusted?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Adjust or replace the park brake cables. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Park Brake:

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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11

Inspect the front suspension for loose or missing attachments.

Are there any loose or missing components?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair or replace the components as necessary.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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13

Inspect the disc brake caliper for the following:

    • Sticking caliper pistons
    • Corroded mounting bolts.

Do any of the above conditions exist?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair or replace the sticking or corroded components. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Disc Brakes:

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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15

Inspect the brake fluid for contamination.

Is the brake fluid contaminated?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16

Replace all of the hydraulic brake system rubber components.

  1. Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .
  2. Replace all of the hydraulic brake system rubber components. Refer to the appropriate procedures:
  3. •  Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement in Antilock Brake System
  4. Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .
  5. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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17

Check the brake pipes and brake hoses for the following:

    • Low fluid or no fluid output
    • Particles suspended in the fluid

Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .

Do any of the above conditions exist?

Go to Step 18

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Hydraulic Brakes

18

  1. Determine the area of restriction. This will involve the disassembly of individual brake lines and checking for low or no fluid output. Flush the individual brake line or hose. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .
  2. If the restriction cannot be removed, replace the restricted brake hose or the brake pipe. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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19

Advise the customer of proper braking procedures.

Did you advise the customer of proper braking procedures?

System OK

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20

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2