BRAKE GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
Tech Tips
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.
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Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
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Damage
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Wear
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Deformation
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Cracks
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Corrosion
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Leaks
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Bends
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Twists
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Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
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Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
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Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
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INSPECT BRAKE LININGS, DRUMS, PADS AND DISCS
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Check the brake linings and drums of the parking brake Click here.
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Check the brake pads and discs.
Type See Procedure Front Rear Tech Tips
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If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brake while driving, check the pad wear indicator.
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If there are traces of the indicator contacting the disc rotor, the disc pad should be replaced.
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INSPECT BRAKE FLUID
Type See Procedure Hydraulic Brake Booster Vacuum Brake Booster -
REPLACE BRAKE FLUID
Type See Procedure Hydraulic Brake Booster Vacuum Brake Booster -
INSPECT CLUTCH PEDAL
Type See Procedure LHD RHD -
INSPECT CLUTCH FLUID
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Check the clutch fluid Click here.
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REPLACE CLUTCH FLUID
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Replace the clutch fluid Click here.
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INSPECT VACUUM PUMP
Type See Procedures for 1KD-FTV for 5L-E -
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL AND PARKING BRAKE
Type See Procedure for Hydraulic Brake Booster for Vacuum Brake Booster Parking brake