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BRAKES
7
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED
. CAUSES REMEDY
1 Leakage of brake fluid
Investigate and correct leaky point
Add brake fluid
2 Brake fluid level very low Add brake fluid
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FAILS TO TURN “ON” EVEN WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED
. CAUSES REMEDY
1 Brake warning light circuit faulty Repair circuit or Replace bulb
GRABBING OR PULLING OF CAR
. CAUSES REMEDY
1 Incorrect tyre pressure (or) inflated
Inflate both front tyres to the
unequally recommended pressure
2 Wrong wheel alignment
Check and adjust as per
recommended procedure
3 Loose suspension parts
Check all suspension mountings and
tighten.
4
Incorrect parking brake adjustment on rear
brake
Check and adjust to correct specification
NOTE: If the above problems are not there, then proceed further with the checking of brakes for grabbing.
5
Drum to shoe clearance out of adjustment
(malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)
Check for auto adjusting mechanism
6 Loose caliper mounting Tighten to specified torque
7 Restricted brake pipes or hose Check for soft hoses and damaged line,
replace parts as necessary
8 One side caliper piston stuck
Remove and rebuild caliper, lubricate the
caliper slide bush properly
9 One side brake pad / shoe lining soiled with
brake fluid, oil or grease
Replace
10 Caliper not aligned with Disc Align properly
11 Disc or drum is out of round Replace
12 Weakened or broken return springs in the
brake.
Replace
13 Sluggish parking - brake cable Repair or replace
14 Master cylinder piston not returning correctly. Repair master cylinder