NANO

BRAKE SYSTEM

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BRAKES

(c) Brake hose and Brake Pipe inspection

(i) Flexible hose:

The brake flexible hoses should be checked for road

hazard damage, for cracks and chafing of the outer

cover for leaks and blisters. If any of the above

condition is found, respective hoses should be

replaced.

(ii) Brake Pipe :

Inspect pipe for damage, cracks, dents and corrosion.

If found any defect, replace the respective pipes.

(d) Brake fluid level inspection

Always use specified brake oil with correct quantity.

Type = DOT3 SAE J1703 / IS8654

1. Brake fluid reservoir

Fluid level should always between MIN. and MAX.

marked on reservoir.

When warning light comes ON, top up fluid to MAX

line. When fluid decreases quickly, inspect brake lines

for any leaks and replace the defective parts and refill

fluid to correct level.

3.2 PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION :

Pull up parking brake lever with approximately

20- 25 kg force

With parking brake lever pulled up, count ratchet

notches in direction “a” as shown in figure.

Parking brake lever stroke “a” = 5 - 6 notches

Also check if both right and left rear wheels are locked

firmly.

To count number of notches listen to click sounds

that ratchet makes while pulling parking brake lever

without pressing its button.

One click sound corresponds to one notch.

If number of notches are out of specification, adjust

parking brake cable (refer parking brake cable

adjustment procedure) so as to obtain specified

parking brake stroke.

3.3 Inspection of Booster Operation :

NOTE:

Before inspection, make sure that there is no air in

the hydraulic system.

(a) Check air tightness :

(i) Start and stop engine, after running for 1 to 2

minutes.