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Brake

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPE AND HOSE

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

a. Check all 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 installed lines pass through the center of the grommets
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
3. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
4. INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3