Brake - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: BRAKE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES

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

(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 connections for leakage.

(c) Check that the hoses and lines are clear of sharp edges, moving parts and the exhaust system.

(d) Check that the lines are installed in grommets passing through the center of the grommets.

2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL

Adjustments

3. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

Front Brake

(a) If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brakes while driving, check the pad wear indicator.





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 BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS

Component Tests and General Diagnostics

6. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE

Adjustments

7. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID

(a) Inspect or change the brake fluid Service and Repair.

Fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3