Brake - General Maintenance
MAINTENANCE: BRAKE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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
HINT: Adjustments
3. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE
HINT: Adjustments
4. INSPECT BRAKE LININGS
(a) Check the brake linings. Also check the brake linings of parking brake.
5. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
(a) Check the front brake pads and discs Front Brake.
6. INSPECT REAR BRAKE
(a) Check the rear brake pads, discs linings and drums Rear Brake.
7. INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
HINT: Service and Repair
Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3