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206-00-8 Brake System - General Information 206-00-8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Svm~tom Possible Sources Action
Pedal eases down slowly Air in the system.
Malfunctioning brake master
cylinder.
BLEED the brake system.
REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Proced-
ures).
GO to Pinpoint Test E.
Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion),
Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc
Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion),
Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc
Brake, Removal and Installa-
Pedal is low or feels spongy
I tion). I
Brake lockup during light brake I
Worn brake shoes or brake
pads.
pedal force INSTALL new brake shoes or
brake pads. REFER to:
Hydraulic system.
Incorrect tire pressures.
Tires worn.
Glazed or worn brake shoes or
brake pads.
Brake booster.
GO to Pinpoint Test F. I
INFLATE the tires to the correct
pressure.
INSTALL new tires. I
brake pads. REFER to:
Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum
Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion),
Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion),
Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc
Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion).
GO to Pinpoint Test G.
Excessive or erratic pedal
travel Worn brake shoes or brake
pads. INSTALL new brake shoes or
brake pads. REFER to:
Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion),
Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion),
I
Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc
Brake, Removal and Installa-
tion).
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206-00-1 0 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 0
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
A1 : ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
Does the vehicle pull or drift?
+ Yes
GO to A2.
+ No
Vehicle OK.
A2: TIRE INSPECTION
Check for excessive wear or incorrect tire pres-
sures.
Are the tires in good condition?
-, Yes
GO to A3.
+ No
INFLATE the tires to the correct pressure.
INSTALL new tires if excessively worn. TEST
the system for normal operation.
A3: BRAKE SHOE OR BRAKE PADS AND LINING INSPECTION
Inspect the brake shoes or brake pads for
grease or fluid on the linings and or wear
concerns.
Are any concerns present?
+ Yes
INSTALL new brake shoes or brake pads.
REFER to:
Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and
Installation),
Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal
and Installation),
Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal
and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to A4.
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206-00-21 Brake System - General Information 206-00-21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
162: TIRE INSPECTION
rn Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect tire
pressures.
Are the tires in good order?
-+ Yes
GO to G3. GO to Pinpoint Test G.
-+ No
SUBSTITUTE known good tires. INFLATE to
the correct pressure. TEST the system for
normal operation.
163: BRAKE SHOES OR BRAKE PADS INSPECTION I
rn Inspect the brake shoes or brake pads are
correctly fitted and for grease or fluid contamin-
ation or wear concerns.
Are there any concerns?
-+ Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
-+ No
GO to G4. GO to Pinpoint Test G.
1 64: CHECK PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE-RIGHT-HAND REAR I
rn Install pressure gauges in the left-hand front
and right-hand rear bleed nipples. Apply the brake to read 6895
kPa (1 000 psi) at the left-
hand front wheel.
- Read the pressure at the right-hand rear
wheel.
Does the pressure gauge read between 4692-
5164
kPa (680-750 psi) at the right-hand rear
wheel?
-+ Yes
TEST the brake booster. Go to Pinpoint Test
I.
-+ No
INSTALL a new right-hand rear brake pres-
sure control valve. BLEED the brake system.
REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General
Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures). TEST the system normal operation.
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206-02-6 Drum Brake 206-02-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Drum(l2 275 0)
Removal Remove the dust cap.
I. Remove the parking brake control trim panel.
6. Remove the brake drum.
2. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment 1. Remove and discard the wheel hub retaining
nut to the end of the thread. nut.
2. Remove
the drum.
Discard the retaining clip.
3. Release the parking brake. Installation
4. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional 1 ~CAUTION:Rotate the drum ten times in information, refer to Section 204-04 [Wheels
the opposite direction when tightening the
and Tires].
wheel hub retaining nut to prevent damage
5. N0TE:If the dust cap is damaged on removal to
the bearing.
a new dust cap must be installed during
N0TE:lnstall a new wheel hub retaining nut.
installation.
N0TE:lnstall a new parking brake cable retaining
clip.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Adjust the parking brake cable. For
additional information, refer to
Section
206-05 [Parking Brake and
Actuation].
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206-02-7 Drum Brake 206-02-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Shoes(l2 285 0)
Materials 5. Detach the wheel speed sensor from the
backing plate.
Name Specification
Silicon dielectric
compound
Removal
I. Remove the parking brake control trim panel.
Grease - brake shoe
adjuster
2. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment
nut to the end of the thread.
SAM-1 C1024-A
Discard the retaining clip.
6. Remove the brake drum.
7. Remove the hold down springs.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 [Wheels
and Tires]. *' ACAUTION:DO not damage the wheel
cylinder boots.
N0TE:Hold the wheel cylinder pistons in place with
a rubber band.
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206-03-5 Front Disc Brake 206-03-5 - - --- -- -
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Pads(l2 234 0)
i Special Tool(s) Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
Retractor, Brake Caliper
Piston
206-005
Materials
Name Specification
I Silicone Grease I ESE-MlC171-A I
Removal
Brake Fluid - Super
I DOT4 4m &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper to
prevent load being placed on the brake hose.
ESD-M6C57-A
Detach the brake caliper from the brake
caliper anchor plate.
A CAUTI0N:If brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be 1. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolt
immediately washed down with cold water. covers (if equipped).
2. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts.
I. Remove the wheel and tire. I i For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
and Installation).
2. Remove the brake caliper retaining clip.
3. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
5. Remove the brake pads.
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206-03-7 Front Disc Brake 206-03-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Caliper(l2 243 0) /
' General Equipment 2. Disconnect the brake hose.
Brake hose
clamp
Materials
Name Specification
I Silicone Grease I ESE-MlC171-A I
Removal
A CAUTI0N:If brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water.
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal I. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolt
and Installation). covers (if equipped).
2. Remove the brake caliper retaining clip. 2. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts.
5. Remove the brake pads.
3' ACAUTION:C~~ the brake hose to prevent
fluid loss or dirt ingress.
N0TE:Use a wrench to prevent the brake hose
from rotating.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake
caliper.
I. Using a brake hose clamp, clamp the brake
hose.
Installation
ACAUTION:D~ not twist the brake hose
when connecting the brake hose to the brake
caliper to prevent damage to the brake hose.
- -
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206-04-6 Rear Disc Brake 206-04-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Pads(l2 238 0)
Special Tool(s) Detach the brake caliper from the brake (
I Retractor, Rear Brake Caliper I caliper anchor plate.
Piston
206-0
1 2
Materials
Name Specification
Removal 5. Remove the brake pads.
Brake Fluid - Super
I DOT4
A CAUTI0N:lf brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water.
ESD-M6C57-A
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
and Installation).
3. Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
Installation
1. CAUTIONS:
n~hen the brake caliper piston is retracted
into the brake caliper piston housing, brake
fluid will be displaced into the brake fluid
reservoir.
Asupport the brake caliper during brake
caliper piston retraction.
4m ACAUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper to
prevent load being placed on the brake hose.
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