BRAKES
6
BRAKE NOISE
SR.NO.
CAUSES
REMEDY
1
Glazed shoe linings or foreign matters stuck
on linings
Repair or replace shoe linings
2
Worn or distorted shoe linings
Replace shoe linings or pads
3
Loose front wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearing
4
Distorted backing plate or loose mounting
bolts
Replace or retighten
5
Broken / missing anti-rattle clip
Replace
EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL
SR.NO.
CAUSES
REMEDY
1
Partial brake system failure
Replace Master cylinder assembly complete.
2
Air in system (pedal soft/spongy)
Bleed and top up with recommended brake fluid
3
Soft or bulging hose
Replace the hose
4
Excessive clearance between lining and
Check auto adjuster mechanism drum in rear
brakes due to malfunctioning of auto adjusters.
5
Lining pad knock back caused by
Adjust or replace faulty parts as necessary loose
or worn wheel bearing or other related parts
6
Insufficient fluid in master cylinder reservoir
Fill reservoir with approved brake fluid. Check for
leak and air in brake system. Checks warning light
bleed system if required.
7
Bend brake shoes or shoes worn out
Replace brake shoes.
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT LIGHTS AFTER ENGINE START
SR.NO.
CAUSES
REMEDY
1
Parking brake lever in applied
Release parking brake and check that condition
brake warning light turns off
2
Brake fluid level very low.
Add brake fluid of correct specification
3
Leakage of brake fluid
Investigate and correct leaky point. Add brake
fluid
4
Brake warning light circuit faulty
Repair circuit