BRAKE SYSTEM
SECTION 5B. FAILURE ANALYSIS
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5B
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. Parking brake does not a. Brake is not adjusted. a. Adjust brake (Section 2C).
hold tractor in position.
b. Worn brake linings. b. Replace lining (Section 5C).
c. Broken or worn cable. c. Replace (Section 5C).
2. Service brake does not a. Low fluid level. a. Check (Section 11).
hold tractor in position.
b. Leaking master cylinder. b. Repair (Section 5E).
c. Worn brake linings. c. Replace (Section 5D).
3. Service brake pedal a. Worn brake pads. a. Replace (Section 5D).
fades when pushed.
b. Brake line leaks. b. Repair.
c. Air in line. c. Bleed.
4. Service brake does not a. Binding pedal. a. Free and lubricate.
release.
b. Faulty master cylinder. b. Repair (Section 5E).
5. Service brakes leak a. Faulty seals. a. Reseal (Section 5D).
fluid externally.
6. Service brakes squeal. a. Glazed pads. a. Deglaze.
7. Parking brake does not a. Brake misadjusted. a. Adjust (Section 2C).
release completely.
b. Binding in brake linkage. b. Clean and lubricate (Section 11).
c. Broken return spring. c. Repair (Section 5C).
d. Binding in brake cable. d. Repair (Section 5C).