Brake System Checklist

bullet.gif (918 bytes).. Power Booster

  • Loss of vacuum
  • Ruptured diaphragm
  • Defective check valve
  • Excessive pedal effort

bullet.gif (918 bytes).. Master Cylinder

  • Plugged compensating ports
  • Dirt/sediment in reservoir
  • External fluid leakage
  • Pedal drops to floor
  • Deteriorated cups/seals

bullet.gif (918 bytes).. Caliper

  • Frozen/cocked piston
  • External fluid leakage
  • Defective mounting hardware
  • Broken bleeder screw
  • Will not slide or float

bullet.gif (918 bytes).. Rotor/Drum

  • Beyond machinable limits
  • Excessive rotor runout
  • Drum warped/out-of-round
  • Scored or grooved surface
  • Improper surface finish

bullet.gif (918 bytes).. Hoses/Lines

  • Deteriorated rubber hoses
  • Rusted/corroded metal lines
  • Improperly routed lines
  • Air in system
  • Leaks at fittings/connections

bullet.gif (918 bytes).. Shoes/Pads

  • Normal wear
  • Grease or oil on linings
  • Glazed lining surfaces
  • Uneven lining wear
  • Excessively noisy