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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Hydraulic Brake System Diagnostic Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

2

Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following conditions:

    • Excessive wear
    • Uneven wear
    • Abuse
    • Glazing
    • Contaminated lining material
    • Incorrect lining material

Do any of the above conditions apply?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the brake linings. Refer to Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement or Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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4

Inspect the brake rotors for the following conditions:

    • Hot spots
    • Scored rotor surface
    • Grooved rotor surface

Refer to the appropriate procedure in Disc Brakes:

    •  Brake Rotor Tolerance

Do any of the above conditions apply?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Refinish the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing in Disc Brakes.
  2. 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 or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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6

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

Are there any loose, broken or missing attachments?

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Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Tighten or replace the loose, broken or missing brake assembly components.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Verify proper brake system operation.

Does the original condition still exist?

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Go to Step 1

System OK