Preliminary Check

Check brake fluid for contamination.

Has brake fluid been contaminated? 

1. Yes : Replace. GO TO 2.
2. No : GO TO 2.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir tank.

Low fluid level may indicate brake pad wear or leakage from brake line.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid OK Level In Reservoir Tank

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Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank? 

1. Yes : GO TO 3.
2. No : Fill up brake fluid. GO TO 3.

Check brake line for leakage.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Line Leakage

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Is leakage present at or around brake lines, tubes or hoses or are any of these parts cracked or damaged? 

1. Yes : Repair. GO TO 4.
2. No : GO TO 4.

Check brake booster for operation and air tightness. Refer to "On-vehicle Service", "BRAKE BOOSTER " .

Fig 3: Checking Brake Booster Operation

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Is brake booster airtight and functioning properly? 

1. Yes : GO TO 5.
2. No : Replace. GO TO 5.

Check brake pad and rotor. Refer to (FRONT DISC BRAKE , ROTOR ).

Fig 4: Checking Brake Pad And Rotor

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Are brake pads and rotors functioning properly? 

1. Yes : GO TO 6.
2. No : Replace.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir tank again.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Fluid OK Level In Reservoir Tank

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Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank? 

1. Yes : GO TO 7.
2. No : Fill up brake fluid.

Check warning lamp activation.

Fig 6: Identifying ABS Warning Lamp

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Does warning lamp turn on when ignition switch is turned ON? 

1. Yes : GO TO 8.
2. No : Check fuse, warning lamp bulb and warning lamp circuit.

Check warning lamp for deactivation after engine is started.

Does warning lamp turn off when engine is started? 

1. Yes : GO TO 9.
2. No : Go to Self-diagnosis (SELF-DIAGNOSIS , SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE ).

Drive vehicle at speeds over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.

Does warning lamp remain off after vehicle has been driven at 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute? 

1. Yes : INSPECTION END 
2. No : Go to Self-diagnosis (FUNCTION , SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE ).