Brake System Inspection And Tests - Honda EP3 Service Manual

Gonventional Brake Components
Component
Procedure
Also check for:
l\4aster Cylinder Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at;
. Reservoir or reservoir grommets
. L i n e j o i n t s
. Between master cvlinder and booster
Brake Hoses
Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:
. Line joints and banjo bolt connections
. Hoses and lines. also inspect for twisting or
d a m a q e
Bulging, twisted or bent lines.
C a l i p e r
Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:
. Piston seal
. Banjo bolt connections
. Bleeder screw
S e i z e d o r s t i c k i n g c a l i p e r p i n s .
ABS l\ilodulator Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:
. Line joints
. Modulator
Brake System Inspection and Tests
Brake System Test
Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking
1. Start the engine, and let it warm up to operating temperature.
2. Attach a 2-inch pieceof masking tape along the bottom of the steering wheel, and draw a horizontal reference
mark across it.
With the transmission in Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal lightly, then release the parking brake.
While still holding the brake pedal, hook the end of the tape measure behind it. Then pull the tape up to the
steering wheel, noting where the tape measure lines up with the reference mark you made on the masking tape.
Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal for 3 minutes.
Watch the tape measure.
. if it moves less than 10 mm, the master cylinder is OK.
. if it moves more than 10 mm replace the master cylinder.
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