Brake - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: BRAKE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT: Check in a well-lighted area. Check the entire circumference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn the front wheels fully tight or left before checking the front brake.

(a) Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
- Damage
- Wear
- Deformation
- Cracks
- Corrosion
- Leaks
- Bends
- Twists

2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL
Adjustments
3. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
Front Brake
4. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
Rear Brake
5. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS
Component Tests and General Diagnostics
6. INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.114 DOT3