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Inspection Procedure 4

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Brake Drag

DIAGNOSIS





STEP 1. Check the parking brake lever return.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Repair it. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to STEP 2.

STEP 2. Check the parking brake pull amount.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Adjust it. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 3.





STEP 3. Check the brake pedal return spring for deterioration.
Q: Is there deterioration?
YES: Replace the spring. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 4.





STEP 4. Check the brake shoe springs for breakage.
Q: Are the brake shoe springs broken?
YES: Replace the spring. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check the amount of grease at each sliding section.
Q: Is the grease amount low?
YES: Apply grease. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Check the clearance (too low) between the pushrod and primary piston.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Adjust the clearance. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 7. Check the master cylinder piston return spring for damage and return port for clogging.
Q: Is there damage?
YES: Replace the part. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 8.

STEP 8. Check port for clogging.
Q: Is the port clogged?
YES: Repair it. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Check disc brake pistons for sticking.
Depress the brake pedal, then release.
Confirm each wheel spins freely.
Q: Are all wheels stuck?
YES: Inspect that brake assembly. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 10.

STEP 10. Recheck symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?
YES: Diagnosis is complete.
NO: Start over at step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart.