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 | ||||||||||||
3 | 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? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
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 the brake calipers. Refer to the applicable repair procedures.
Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the brake linings for the following:
Do any of the above conditions exist? | -- | 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 assembly for loose, missing or broken components. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes and Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Are there missing or loose brake assembly components? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||
9 | Repair or replace the components as necessary. 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. | -- | -- | |||||||||||||
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 Front Brake Caliper Overhaul or Rear 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 | ||||||||||||
20 | Replace all of the hydraulic brake system rubber components.
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 | -- |
