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Brake Pads and Caliper
HYDRAULIC AND PARK BRAKE SYSTEMS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Improper park brake adjustment
See Park Brake System on page 6-18.
Sticking caliper pistons
Replace the caliper.
Bent or distorted brake pads
Replace the brake pads.
Worn front or rear wheel bearings
Adjust or replace front wheel bearings. See
Section 8 – Wheels, Tires and Hubs.
One brake drags
Damaged hydraulic line
Replace brake lines as required.
Hydraulic Line Replacement on page 6-10.
BRAKE PADS AND CALIPER
See General Warnings on page 1-2.
BRAKE PAD AND CALIPER REMOVAL
WARNING
• If at any point in this procedure the hydraulic system is opened, the brakes must be bled after the
correct reinstallation of the brake components. Failure to bleed the brakes could result in decreased
braking performance due to air being trapped in the hydraulic system. Use only DOT 5 brake fluid. See
Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System on page 6-15.
• Prior to servicing hydraulic brakes, thoroughly clean the vehicle, paying particular attention to areas
immediately surrounding hydraulic connections, to prevent dirt or debris from entering system.
CAUTION
• Do not pump the brake pedal without brake fluid in the master cylinder and reservoir.
• Worn or damaged brake discs cannot be machined to refinish them. Replace as necessary.
1.
Lift and support the front, rear or entire vehicle and remove the wheel(s).
See Lifting The Vehicle, Section
2.
If replacing pads only, skip to step 6.
3.
If replacing caliper, remove the banjo bolt and copper washers holding brake hose to caliper
6-7) and (Figure 6-3, Page 6-7)
. Discard the copper washers.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Place a clean, tray-type container below the caliper and brake hose assembly to catch brake fluid when the
brake hose and caliper body are separated.
4.
If the caliper will be used again, plug the banjo bolt hole to prevent dirt and debris entering the caliper.
5.
Place a plastic bag over the hose fitting to prevent dirt and debris entering the hose.
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