For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check
2 | Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following conditions:

• | Excessive wear

• | Contaminated lining material

• | Uneven wear

• | Glazing

• | Abuse

• | Incorrect lining material

Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes.

Did you find a condition?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3 | Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | --
4 | Inspect the brake rotors for the following conditions:

• | Hot spots

• | Scored rotor surface

• | Grooved rotor surface

• | Excessive lateral runout

Refer to Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check in Disc Brakes.

Did you find a condition?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5 | Resurface the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing in Disc Brakes. If refinishing the brake rotor results in a thickness that is less than the thinnest (Refinishing) thickness, replace the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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6 | Inspect the drum brakes for improper adjustment. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Are the brakes improperly adjusted? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8
7 | Adjust the drum brakes properly. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | --
8 | Inspect the brake assembly for missing or loose attachments. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes. Are there any missing or loose attachments? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10
9 | Replace or tighten the attachments as necessary. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | --
10 | Inspect the wheel cylinders and calipers for leakage. Are any of the components leaking? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12
11 | Replace the leaking components. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes or Wheel Cylinder Replacement in Drum Brakes. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | --
12 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Refer to Brake System Testing or Brake Hose Inspection . Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14
13 | Tighten the brake hose or pipe fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | --
14 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Refer to Master Cylinder Diagnosis . Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16
15 | Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | --
16 | Inspect the brake system for air. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Is there air in the system? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 18
17 | Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check | --
18 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling . Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 20
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1. Replace all rubber brake system components. Refer to the following procedures:

• | Master Cylinder Replacement in Disc Brakes

• | Front Brake Hose Replacement in Disc Brakes

• | Rear Brake Hose Replacement in Disc Brakes

• | Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes

• | Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes

• | Wheel Cylinder Overhaul in Drum Brakes

• | Proportioning Valve Replacement

• | Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Assembly Replacement in Antilock Brake System

2. Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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20 | Verify the proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 1 | System OK