Service manual

CHASSIS
Condition
Spongy pedal
Pedal
yields
under
slight
pressure
Unbalanced brakes
Probable cause
Deteriorated
brake
shoe
lining
face
Worn brake
shoe
lining
Oogged
brake line
Air in brake
lines
Swollen hose due to
deterioration
or
use of
poor quality
brake fluid
Use of a brake fluid
boiling
poin
t
of which
is
too low
Oogged
reservoir filler
cap
vent
hole
This
promotes
a
vacuum in master
cylinder
that sucks
in air
through
rear
seal
Deteriorated
check
valve
External leaks
Leakage
from
master
cylinder through pri
mary
cap
Insufficient brake
fluid level
Tires
improperly
inflated
Improper
brake
adjustment
Water or oil on brake shoe
linings
Mud
or
sand on brake drum
Deteriorated
brake shoe
lining
face
Improper
brake shoe
lining
contact
Improper
brake shoe
lining angle
Worn brake shoe
linings
Deformed
brake shoe
BA IB
Corrective action
Replace
Replace
Inspect
and clean
Bleed
thoroughly
Replace
hose
and bleed
system
Use
prescribed
brake fluid
Change
with
prescribed
brake fluid
and
bleed
system
Clean reservoir filler
cap
and bleed
system
Fit
a
new
check valve and
bleed
system
Check
master
cylinder piping
and wheel
cylinder
for
leaks and make
necessary repair
Overhaul
master
cylinder
Check and
add
Inflate
tires
to correct
pressure
Readjust
Oean or
replace
Clean
Repair by
means of
polishing
or
replace
Repair by
means of
polishing
Rearrange
or
replace
Replace
Replace