Brake - General Maintenance

BRAKE

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.

(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 if the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts and the exhaust system.
(d) Check if the lines are installed pass through the center of the grommets.





2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
3. INSPECT REAR BRAKE DRUM
4. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3