Brake check
It is recommended to choose a section of the road without heavy traffic or a parking lot where there is no traffic.
15. Brake several times with different force applied to the brake pedal. If the car «leads away» to the right, then the brake action of the left front or rear wheels is weakened. A long braking distance, which is not the same on both sides, indicates the uneven action of the brake mechanisms.
16. Release the steering wheel and brake, keeping your hands ready. In this way, it is checked that during braking the steering wheel does not turn to the side and the car does not «leads away».
17. Check the parking brake by setting the car on a slope.
Due to the wear of the brake linings, the parking brake lever stroke gradually increases. If braking of the rear wheels is not ensured when the parking brake lever is tightened to the 4th or 5th tooth of the sector, then the parking brake should be adjusted. Check of braking of back wheels in this case should be carried out on the lifted car. The procedure for adjusting the parking brake is indicated in the appropriate chapter.
The most accurate result of the state of the brake system can be obtained by checking it on the stand, which is recommended.
Checking the brake system for leaks
18. Check up a condition of brake pipelines and hoses. They should not be rusty, bent or pinched. Wet black dirt on the connecting joints indicates a brake fluid leak. Brake hoses must not show signs of rubbing or be swollen and cracked.
Wet black dirt on the calipers, bleeder fittings and at the connecting joint of the brake hose indicates leakage of brake fluid.
19. Make sure the bleeders are covered with dust caps.
20. Check the brake system. To do this, press the brake pedal with sufficient force and hold it in this position. Pedal resistance should not decrease even after a few minutes. Otherwise, you should find and eliminate the leak in the system or check the brake master cylinder, which may be faulty.
Checking the brake pads
There is a warning light on the instrument panel that lights up when the brake pads are worn to the minimum allowable value.
When installing new brake pads on the mechanisms of the front wheels, it is imperative to check the condition of the brake pads on the rear wheels.
21. Check the functioning of the brake lights, as well as the performance of the horn, reversing lights and parking lights.