General Maintenance [09/2014 - 03/2019]: Procedure
- 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 check 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
- Check the brake pedal.
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 03/2019]
- Check the brake pedal.
- INSPECT PARKING BRAKE
- Check the parking brake.
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 01/2023]
- Check the parking brake cables to ensure that they are not deformed or binding.
- Check the parking brake.
- INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
- Check the parking brake linings and drums.
Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - ]
- Check the parking brake linings and drums.
- INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
- Check the front brake pads and discs.
Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - 01/2023]
- Check the front brake pads and discs.
- INSPECT REAR BRAKE
- Check the rear brake pads and discs.
Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - 09/2020]
- Check the rear brake pads and discs.
- INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
- Inspect or change the brake fluid.
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [09/2014 - ]
Fluid
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
- Inspect or change the brake fluid.