Preliminary Check

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

Fig 1: Checking Brake Fluid Level

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Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid clean and free of contamination? 

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair. GO TO 2.

Fig 2: Checking For Brake Line Leaks

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

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair. GO TO 3.

Check brake booster for operation and air tightness.

Fig 3: Checking Brake Booster

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Refer to , "AIRTIGHT CHECK ".

Is brake booster airtight and functioning properly? 

YES: GO TO 4.

NO: Replace. GO TO 4.

Check brake pads and rotors.

Refer to , "FRONT DISC BRAKE " and , "REAR DISC BRAKE ".

Fig 4: Checking Brake Pads And Rotors

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Are brake pads and rotors functioning properly? 

YES: GO TO 5.

NO: Replace.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir tank again.

Fig 5: Checking Brake Fluid Level

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Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid clean and free of contamination? 

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Add brake fluid as necessary.

Fig 6: Checking Warning Lamp And Indicator Lamps Activation

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Do ABS warning lamp, TCS OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on when ignition switch is turned ON? 

YES: GO TO 7.

NO: Check combination meter. Refer to , "SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ".

Do lamps turn off when engine is started? 

YES: GO TO 8.

NO: Go to Self-diagnosis. Refer to , "SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

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

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

YES: Inspection End.

NO: Go to Self-diagnosis. Refer to , "SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".