General Maintenance
- INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.
- Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
- Damage
- Wear
- Deformation
- Cracks
- Corrosion
- Leaks
- Bends
- Twists
- Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
- Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
- Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
- Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
- INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL
(See ADJUSTMENT )
- INSPECT PARKING BRAKE
(See ADJUSTMENT )
- INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
- Check the brake linings and drums. Also check the brake linings of parking brake.
- INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
- Check the front brake pads and discs (See INSPECTION ).
- INSPECT REAR BRAKE
- Check the rear brake linings and drums.
REAR BRAKE REFERENCE CHARTType See procedures Drum (TMC made) See INSPECTION Drum (TMMC made) See INSPECTION - INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
(See BLEEDING )
Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3