Table of contents: Checking the brake system for leaks 🠇 Checking brake pads 🠇
It is recommended to choose a section of the road without heavy traffic or a parking lot where there is no traffic.
19. Brake several times with different forces applied to the brake pedal. If the car pulls to the right, then the braking mechanism of the left front or rear wheel is weakened. A long braking distance that is not the same on both sides indicates uneven action of the braking mechanisms. When performing the next check, release the steering wheel, but keep your hands ready to ensure that the steering wheel does not turn to the side when braking.
20. Test the parking brake by rolling the vehicle downhill.
Due to wear of the brake linings, the travel of the parking brake lever 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 brake should be adjusted. In this case, checking the braking of the rear wheels should be performed with the vehicle jacked up. The procedure for adjusting the parking brake is given in the relevant chapter.
The most accurate result of the brake system condition can be obtained by testing it on a stand, which is recommended.
Checking the brake system for leaks
21. Check the condition of the brake lines and hoses. They should not be rusty, bent or pinched. Wet black dirt on the connecting joints indicates a brake fluid leak. Brake hoses should not show signs of wear or be swollen
Wet black dirt on the calipers, bleed nipples and the connecting joint of the brake hose indicates a leak.
22. Make sure the bleed nipples are covered with dust caps.
23. Perform a brake system check. To do this, press the brake pedal with sufficient force (approximately 300 N) and hold it in this position. The resistance to pressing the pedal should not decrease even after several minutes. Otherwise, you should find and fix the leak in the system or check the master brake cylinder, which may be faulty.
Checking brake pads
The brake pads on the front wheels wear out faster and should therefore be checked more often than the rear ones. There is a warning light on the instrument panel that comes on when the brake pads have worn down to the minimum acceptable level.
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When installing new brake linings on the front wheel mechanisms, it is imperative to check the condition of the rear wheel brake pads.
24. Check the operation of the brake lights, as well as the functionality of the horn, reversing lights and parking lights.