Ch72Brakesservice.pptMicrosoftPowerPoint97-2003.ppt

Brake system problem diagnosis Brake system inspection Vacuum booster service Hydraulic booster service Master cylinder service Brake system bleeding (Continued) Brake line and hose service Disc brake service Brake disc (rotor) service Drum brake service Parking brake adjustment Gather information from the customer or service writer about any symptoms: smells, abnormal brake pedal movements, or improper braking action Road test the vehicle if necessary Perform a brake inspection Decide what adjustments or repairs are needed On-Board Diagnostics Self-diagnostics may be available on vehicles, especially those equipped with anti-lock brake systems Connect a scan tool to the diagnostic connector Read any stored diagnostic trouble codes Check the scan data for anti-lock brake operating values Brake Vibration Shows up as a chatter, pulsation, or shake in the brake pedal or steering wheel Occurs only when the brakes are applied Front brake problems may be felt mostly in the steering wheel Pulsation in the brake pedal may be caused by brake problems at any wheel Brake Vibration Possible causes: warped disc out-of-round brake drum hard spots on the disc or drum Grabbing Brakes Brakes apply too quickly, even with light brake pedal application Possible causes: malfunctioning brake booster brake fluid or grease on the linings worn brake linings faulty metering valve mechanical problem in the wheel brake assembly Excessive Pedal Effort Noticeable increase in the amount of foot pressure needed to apply the brakes Possible causes: seized wheel cylinder or caliper piston collapsed brake hose or crimped line faulty master cylinder contaminated linings disconnected brake booster vacuum line or defective booster Pulling Brakes The vehicle veers to the right or left when the brakes are applied Possible causes: seized caliper or wheel cylinder piston grease- or fluid-coated lining leaking cylinder faulty automatic adjuster brake lining dust in a drum brake assembly Spongy Brake