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Checking the hydraulic system
| Fig. 12.1. Hydraulic brake circuit: 1 - right front caliper; 2 - a tank of the main brake cylinder; 3 - a vacuum brake booster; 4 - to the right rear brake cylinder; 5 - to the left rear brake cylinder; 6 - the brake pedal; 7 - left front caliper; 8 - the master cylinder
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Check the state of the hydraulic system performed as follows (Fig. 12.1): hang out the car and remove all the wheels; Check the brake lines and hoses for leaks, damage and corrosion; Check the flexible brake hoses for cracks and abrasions. In order to detect possible damage to the brake hose hand bend in different directions;
A WARNING Brake tubing for protection against corrosion are covered with plastic. If this layer is damaged, the intensive corrosion of pipes. Therefore, do not use for the cleaning of brake tubes metal brushes and other tools, which can damage the plastic cover. |
make sure that the brake hoses are not twisted and does not relate to body panels or suspension by turning the steering wheel of the car all the way to one side and the other and visually check up the position occupied by the brake hoses; Check the brake master cylinder pressure regulator in the brake system, brakes, wheel cylinders, hydraulic system and ABS modulator for leaks and damage; Check nuts and bolts are secure; space connecting tubes and hoses must not be wet.
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