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
- Kinks
- Corrosion
- Leaks
- 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
Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 1
- INSPECT PARKING BRAKE
Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 1
- INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
- Check the parking brake linings and drums.
- INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
- Check the front brake pads and discs. Refer to INSPECTION - Step 2 .
- INSPECT REAR BRAKE
Type Refer To Procedure Drum Type Refer to INSPECTION - Step 2 Disc Type Refer to INSPECTION - Step 2 - INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
Fluid
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3