Technical data

13773-001
32-40
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Brakes Inoperative. Brake fluid level low. Replenish brake fluid. (Refer to
12-10)
Air in brake system. Bleed brake system. (Refer to 32-
42)
Defective master cylinder. Replace master cylinder (Refer to
32-42)
Defective caliper. Replace caliper (Refer to 32-42)
Worn brake linings. Replace linings (Refer to 32-42)
Leaky brake line connections Tighten or replace connectors.
Parking brake inoperative. Parking brake valve defective. Replace valve (Refer to 32-42)
Unable to Obtain Sufficient
Hydraulic Brake Pressure, Exces-
sive Toe Pedal Travel, or Spongy
Pedal.
Air in hydraulic system. Check for source, then bleed
hydraulic system.
Vent in master cylinder reservoir
clogged.
Clean vent or overboard drain.
Leak in system; brake, master cyl-
inder, fittings, or lines.
Locate leak and repair.
Defective master cylinder. Replace or repair.
Back plate bolts loose or not prop-
erly torqued, causing excessive
brake deflection.
Torque bolts to proper value.
Excess bolt torque has caused
back plate to crush cylinder, evi-
denced by depressions around
bolt holes.
Replace cylinder.
Defective brake line (ballooning). Replace.
Improper adjustment of master
cylinder rod length restricting the
development of maximum stroke.
Adjust cylinder rod length.
Rapid Disc and Lining Wear. Improper conditioning of brake lin-
ings.
Replace linings.
Excessive rusting, scoring, or pit-
ting of brake disc.
Clean or replace disc. Use factory
chrome-plated disc where applica-
ble.
Excessive back plate deflection
caused by bent bolts or over
torquing bolts.
Check and replace bolts.
Incorrect lining and/or disc. Replace with correct parts.
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy