Brake - General Maintenance

BRAKE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE





1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES

HINT: Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.

(a) Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
^ Damage
^ Wear
^ Deformation
^ Cracks
^ Corrosion
^ Leaks
^ Bends
^ Twists
(b) Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL
3. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE





4. INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
(a) Check the brake linings and drums. Also check the brake linings of parking brake.

HINT:
^ If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brake while driving, check the pad wear indicator.
^ If there are traces of the indicator contacting the disc rotor, the disc pad should be replaced.

5. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
(a) Check the front brake pads and discs.
6. INSPECT REAR BRAKE
(a) Check the rear brake pads, discs linings and drums.
7. INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3