Conventional Brake System

Special Tools
Component Location Index
Brake System Inspection and Test
- Notes
- Brake System Test
  - Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking
Symptom Troubleshooting
- Rapid brake pad wear (brake drag), vehicle vibration (after a long drive), or high, hard brake pedal
Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment
- Pedal Height
- Pedal Free Play
Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment
- Inspection
- Minor Adjustment
- Major Adjustment (to be done when replacing parking brake shoes and after lining surface break-in)
Brake System Bleeding
Brake System Indicator Circuit Diagram
Parking Brake Switch Test
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement
- Notes
- Inspection
- Replacement
Front Brake Disc Inspection
- Thickness and Parallelism
- Runout
Front Brake Disc Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Master Cylinder Replacement
Master Cylinder Inspection
Brake Booster Test
- Functional Test
- Leak Test
Brake Booster Replacement
Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement
- Notes
- Inspection
- Replacement
Rear Brake Disc Inspection
- Thickness and Parallelism
- Runout
Rear Brake Disc Replacement
Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul
Parking Brake Inspection
- Exploded View
Parking Brake Shoe Replacement
- Notes
- Disassembly
- Reassembly
Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in
Brake Pedal Replacement
Brake Hose and Line Inspection
Brake Hose Replacement
- Notes
- Front
- Rear
Parking Brake Cable Replacement
- Exploded View