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Brake - General Maintenance





MAINTENANCE: BRAKE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. INSPECT BRAKE LINES 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

HINT
Adjustments

3. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

(a) Check the front brake pads and discs Front Brake.

4. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

(a) Check the rear brake pads and discs Rear Brake.

5. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE

HINT
Component Tests and General Diagnostics

6. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID

(a) Inspect or change the brake fluid Procedures.

Fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3