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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

2

Inspect the brake linings for the following:

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

Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes and Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes.

Do any of the above conditions exist?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the brake linings as necessary. Refer to the applicable procedures.

    • Refer to Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes.
    • Refer to Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes.
    • Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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4

Inspect the brake rotors for the following

    • Hot spots
    • Scored rotor surface
    • Grooved rotor surface

Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check .

Do any of the above conditions exist?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Resurface or replace the brake rotor as necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing , Front Brake Rotor Replacement or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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6

Inspect brake assembly for loose, broken, or missing components. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes and Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes.

Are there any loose, broken, or missing brake assembly components?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair or replace the components as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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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