Brake - General Maintenance
MAINTENANCE: BRAKE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. 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.
(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
(b) Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
HINT: (Front Brake)
3. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
HINT: (Rear Disc Brake)
4. INSPECT OR CHARGE BRAKE FLUID
HINT: (Service and Repair)