Brake - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: BRAKE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES

HINT
Check in a well-lighted area. Check the entire circumference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before checking the front brake.

(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

2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL

Adjustments

3. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

Front Brake

(a) Refer to the hint below.





HINT
If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brake while driving, check the pad wear indicator.

(a) If there are traces of the indicator contacting the disc rotor, the disc pad should be replaced.

4. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

Rear Brake

5. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS

Component Tests and General Diagnostics

6. INSPECT OR CHARGE BRAKE FLUID

Fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3