BRAKE SYSTEM
Checking
item
Service Required Tools Daily
Monthly
(200 hrs)
Trimonthly
(600 hrs)
Semiannually
(1200 hrs)
Annually
(2400 hrs)
Brake pedal
Check for play. Scale
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Check for pedal height and returning. Scale
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Check for braking or uneven braking. Operate
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Check for the entrance of air into braking piping. Operate
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Check booster for proper function and oil leaks
(trucks with power brake).
Operate
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Parking
brake lever
Check for proper operation and allowance. Operate
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Check for braking effect. Operate
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Rod, cable
Check for proper operation. Operate
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Check for loose linkage. Touch
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Hose and
pipe
Check for damage, leaks or interference. Visual
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Check for loose connections or clamp. Touch
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Wheel
brake
Check for uid leaks (oil leaks for trucks with
power brake).
Visual
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Check uid level. Visual
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Check master cylinder and wheel cylinder for
proper operation. Check them for oil leaks or
damage.
Operate
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Check master cylinder, piston cup and check
valve for wear or damage, and replace if
needed.
Disassembly
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Brake drum
and brake
shoe
Check brake drum for loose installation.
Test
hammer
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Check lining for wear.
Vernier
calipers
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Check brake shoe for operation. Operate
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Check anchor pin for corrosion. Visual
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Check return spring for deterioration. Scale
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Check automatic clearance adjuster for
operation.
Operate
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Check drum for wear or damage. Visual
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Back plate
Check for deformation or cracks. Visual
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Check loose installation.
Test
hammer
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