Basic Inspection
Preliminary Check1. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Low fluid level may indicate brake pad wear or leakage from brake line.
Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid clean and free of contamination?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair. GO TO 2.
2. CHECK BRAKE LINE
Is leakage present at or around brake lines, tubes or hoses, or are any of these parts cracked or damaged?
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair. GO TO 3.
3. CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATION
Check brake booster for operation and air tightness. Refer to "AIRTIGHT CHECK".
Is brake booster airtight and functioning properly?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace. GO TO 4.
4. CHECK BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS
Check brake pads and rotors.
Refer to "FRONT DISC BRAKE" and "REAR DISC BRAKE".
Are brake pads and rotors functioning properly?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace.
5. RE-CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check brake fluid level in reservoir tank again.
Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid clean and free of contamination?
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Add brake fluid as necessary.
6. CHECK WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR LAMPS ACTIVATION
Do ABS warning lamp, TCS OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on when ignition switch is turned ON?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Check combination meter. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION".
7. CHECK WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR LAMPS DEACTIVATION
Do lamps turn off when engine is started?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Go to Self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-56, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE". Without Scan Tool
8. DRIVE VEHICLE
Drive vehicle at speeds over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
Do warning lamp and indicator lamps remain off after vehicle has been driven at 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Go to Self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-56, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE". Without Scan Tool