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Inspection Procedure 4

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Brake Drag

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the parking brake operating lever return.





Q: Is there fault?
YES: Repair or replace it Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 2

STEP 2. Check the brake shoe springs for breakage.





Q: Are the brake shoe springs broken?
YES: Replace the spring. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 3

STEP 3. Check the amount of grease at each sliding section.
Q: Is there insufficient grease?
YES: Apply grease Then go to Step 9
NO: Go to Step 4

STEP 4. Check the parking brake lever effort.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Adjust it Then go to Step 9
NO: Go to Step 5

STEP 5. Check the clearance (too low) between the push rod and primary piston.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Adjust the clearance. Then go to Step 9.
NO: Go to Step 6

STEP 6. Check the master cylinder piston return spring for damage and return port for clogging.
Q: Is there damage?
YES: Replace the part Then go to Step 9
NO: Go to Step 7

STEP 7. Check port for clogging.
Q: Is the port clogged?
YES: Repair it Then go to Step 9
NO: Go to Step 8

STEP 8. Check disc brake pistons for sticking.
Depress the brake pedal, then release Confirm each wheel spins freely
Q: Are all wheels stuck?
YES: Inspect that brake assembly Then go to Step 9
NO: Go to Step 9

STEP 9. Recheck symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete
NO: Start over at step 1 If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart