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 vehicle for overloading. Refer to Loading Your Vehicle in the Vehicle Owner's Manual. Is there excessive vehicle weight? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||
3 | Remove the extra weight from the vehicle. Has the excessive weight been removed? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
4 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following:
Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||||
5 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
6 | Inspect the brake rotor surface for excessive thickness variation. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Check in Disc Brakes. Is the rotor thickness variation greater than the specified value? | 0.013 mm (0.005 in). | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
8 | Inspect the brake rotors for excessive lateral runout. Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check . Is the brake rotor runout excessive? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
10 | Inspect brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. Are there missing attachments? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||||
11 | Tighten the attachments. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
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Are the brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14 | ||||||||||
13 | Adjust the drum brakes properly. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
14 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||
15 | Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement . Is the repair complete? | - | -- | |||||||||||
16 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||
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Has the leak returned? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||
18 | Replace the brake hose or pipe as necessary. Refer to Front Brake Hose Replacement , Rear Brake Hose Replacement or ISO Flares Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
19 | Inspect the brake system for air. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there air in the system? | -- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 | ||||||||||
20 | Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
21 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 23 | ||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
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Does the wheel cylinder show signs of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 24 | Go to Step 25 | ||||||||||
24 | Overhaul or replace the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Overhaul or Wheel Cylinder Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
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Does the brake caliper show signs of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 26 | Go to Step 27 | ||||||||||
26 | Overhaul the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||
27 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 1 | System OK |
