BRAKES 5-1
SECTION 5
BRAKES
NOTE:
All brake fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital parts and
systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of same part number of
with an equivalent part of replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or
substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to assure proper retention of all
parts. There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive damage and weadening of the metal.
CONTENT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5- 3
Brake calliper assembly ................................................................................................................................. 5- 4
Master cylinder assembly .............................................................................................................................. 5- 5
Brake boostar depressor assembly (Vacuum pump) ...................................................................................... 5- 6
Brake boostar assembly ................................................................................................................................ 5- 7
LSPV assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 5- 8
DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5- 9
Road testing brakes ....................................................................................................................................... 5- 9
Brake fuel leaks ............................................................................................................................................. 5- 9
Substandard or contaminated brake fluid ........................................................................................................ 5- 9
Brakes diagnostis table ................................................................................................................................... 5-10
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................ 5-12
Brake pedal free height adjustment ................................................................................................................. 5-12
Stop light switch adjusment ............................................................................................................................ 5-13
Pedal path revision .......................................................................................................................................... 5-13
Master cylinder inspection .............................................................................................................................. 5-13
Brakes disc inspection .................................................................................................................................... 5-14
Front brake pad lining inspection ..................................................................................................................... 5-14
Parking brake inspection and adjusment ......................................................................................................... 5-15
Brake fluid substitution and circuit purging ...................................................................................................... 5-17
Master cylinder purging ................................................................................................................................... 5-19
Vacuum circuit checking ................................................................................................................................. 5-20
BRAKE HOSE/PIPE SUBSTITUTION ....................................................................................................................... 5-22
PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND CABLE SUBSTITUTION ......................................................................................... 5-23
Lever substitution ............................................................................................................................................ 5-23
Cable substitution ........................................................................................................................................... 5-23
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