Brakes and Traction Control: Testing and Inspection
Brake SystemOverview
The brake system is a fairly straightforward design requiring no specialized techniques for diagnosis.
For information on the description and operation of the system:
^ Front Disc Brake
^ Rear Disc Brake
^ Parking Brake
^ Brake Booster
^ Hydraulic Brake Actuation
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
^ If a road test is necessary make sure the vehicle is safe to do so.
2. Visually inspect for obvious mechanical faults.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. Use the approved diagnostic system or a scan tool to retrieve any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) before moving onto the symptom chart.
^ Make sure that all DTCs are cleared following rectification
Symptom (Part 1):
Symptom (Part 2):
