Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Inspection Procedure 4

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Brake Drag

DIAGNOSIS





STEP 1: Check the parking brake lever return.

Q: Is there fault?

YES: Repair it. Then go to Step 10.

NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2: Check the parking brake pull amount.

Q: Is there fault?

YES: Adjust it. Then go to Step 10.

NO: Go to Step 3.





STEP 3: Check the brake pedal return spring for deterioration.

Q: Is there deterioration?

YES: Replace the spring. Then go to Step 10.

NO: Go to Step 4.





STEP 4: Check the brake shoe springs for breakage.

Q: Are the brake shoe springs broken?

YES: Replace the spring. Then go to Step 10.

NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP: 5. Check the amount of grease at each sliding section.

Q: Is the grease amount low?

YES: Apply grease. Then go to Step 10.

NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 6: Check the clearance (too low) between the pushrod and primary piston.

Q: Is there fault?

YES: Adjust the clearance. Then go to Step 10.

NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 7: 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 10.

NO: Go to Step 8.

STEP 8: Check port for clogging.

Q: Is the port clogged?

YES: Repair it Then go to Step 10.

NO: Go to Step 9.

STEP 9: 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 10.

NO: Go to Step 1 0

STEP 10: Recheck symptom.

Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES: Diagnosis is complete.

NO: Start over at Step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart. Symptom Chart For Inspection Procedues