BRAKEBOOK
PRINT ON DEMAND
1.
Remove the front wheels and check the front brake pads. Check both inner and outer
pads. You should not take a long trip if you have less than 3mm life left on your pads.
2.
Remove the rear wheels and check either the rear brake pads or the rear brake shoes.
The rear pads should not have less than 3mm life left as per the front brake pads
check. Service the guide pins and bushes. Clean and apply a copper based lubricant
generously in these areas.
3.
Hand brake cables should also be checked for freedom of operation. If they are
sticking, the outer casings are cracked or missing and show signs of breaking, they
should be replaced.
4.
Have your brake fluid boiling point tested. Anything less than 200˚c in the test
indicates that you should replace the brake fluid.
5.
Ensure that the brake booster is functioning correctly by turning off the engine and
pumping the brake pedal until all vacuum has been expelled. Apply pressure on the
pedal with your foot and start the engine. As the vacuum in the booster increases
the pedal should go down slightly. If this does not happen, the booster may be faulty
or there is a problem in the vacuum sup ǒ