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. Is there excessive weight in the vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||||
3 | Remove the extra weight from the vehicle. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 4 | |||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the brake pedal assembly for the following:
Are the components misaligned or binding? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go Step 6 | ||||||||||||
5 | Repair or replace the cause of misalignment. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the brake linings for the following:
Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes and Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||
7 | Replace the brake linings as necessary. Refer to the applicable procedures.
Is the repair complete | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the 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 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||
9 | 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? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the vehicle brake booster for the following:
Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||||||
11 | Repair or replace the brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
12 | Inspect the vehicle for a leaking master cylinder (internal). Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14 | ||||||||||||
13 | Overhaul or replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul or Master Cylinder Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
14 | Check for leaking brake pipes, hoses or connections. Refer to Brake Fluid Leak . Are any of the above components leaking? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||
15 | Repair the cause of the leak. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
16 | Check the brake pipes and hoses for the following:
Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing . Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 18 | ||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
18 | Verify the proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
