Preliminary Check

Low fluid level may indicate brake pad wear or leakage from brake line.

Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid uncontaminated? 

1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Repair. GO TO 2.

Fig 1: Checking Brake Fluid Level

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Is leakage present at or around brake lines, tubes or hoses or are any of these parts cracked or damaged? 

1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair. GO TO 3.

Fig 2: Checking Brake Line

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Check brake booster for operation and air tightness.

Refer to AIR-TIGHT CHECK .

Is brake booster airtight and functioning properly? 

1. Yes: GO TO 4.
2. No: Replace. GO TO 4.

Fig 3: Checking Brake Booster For Operation And Air Tightness

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Check brake pads and rotors.

Are brake pads and rotors functioning properly? 

1. Yes: GO TO 5.
2. No: Replace.

Fig 4: Checking Brake Pads And Rotors

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Check brake fluid level in reservoir tank again.

Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid uncontaminated? 

1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Fill up brake fluid.

Fig 5: Rechecking Brake Fluid Level

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Do ABS warning lamp, TCS OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on when ignition switch is turned ON? 

1. Yes: GO TO 7.
2. No: Check fuses, warning lamp bulbs and warning lamp circuits.

Fig 6: Checking ABS Warning Lamp And TCS OFF Indicator Lamps Activation

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Do lamps turn off when engine is started?

1. Yes: GO TO 8.
2. No: Go to Self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

Drive vehicle at speeds over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.

Do warning lamp and indicator lamps remain off after vehicle has been driven at 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute? 

1. Yes: INSPECTION END. 
2. No: Go to Self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".