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 rotors for the following:
Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the following brake caliper assembly components for corrosion:
Are any of the above components corroded or sticking? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||||||
5 | Repair or replace calipers. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul or Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following:
Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||
7 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the brake assembly for loose, missing or broken components. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. Are there missing or loose brake assembly components? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||
9 | Tighten or replace loose or missing brake assembly components. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Are there brake fluid leaks? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||
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Has the leak returned? | -- | Go to Step 12 | |||||||||||||
12 | 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? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
13 | Inspect the brake caliper piston seal for leaks. Is the brake caliper piston seal leaking? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||||||
14 | Replace the brake caliper piston seal. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
15 | Inspect the park brake for improper adjustment. Is the park brake improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||||
16 | Adjust or replace the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
17 | Inspect for an internal leak within the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is there an internal leak within the master cylinder? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||
18 | Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
19 | Inspect for contaminated or improper brake fluid. Is the brake fluid contaminated or improper? | -- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 | ||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
21 | Inspect the brake pipes and hoses for a restricted brake fluid passage. Check for the following:
Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there a restricted brake fluid passage? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 23 | ||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
23 | Inspect for air in the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there air in the brake system? | -- | Go to Step 24 | Go to Step 25 | ||||||||||||
24 | Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
25 | Verify proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 1 | -- |
