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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
BrakeSystem
brittlerubber,cracking,tears,cuts,abrasions,andexces-
siveswellingsuggestdeteriorationoftherubber.Particu-
lar attention should be made to examining those hose
surfacesnearesttohighheatsources,suchastheexhaust
manifold.
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
SuggestedserviceintervalscanbefoundintheMainte-
nanceSection.
Inspectallhoseclampsandcouplingstomakesurethey
aresecureandnoleaksarepresent.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possiblyanaccident.Drivingwithyourfootresting
orridingonthebrakepedalcanresultinabnormally
highbraketemperatures,excessiveliningwear,and
possiblebrakedamage.Youwouldn’thaveyourfull
brakingcapacityinanemergency.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
NOTE: Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tionstoeasetheassemblyofhosestocouplings.There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation) should be noted before a hose is replaced
basedonleakage.
BrakeAndPowerSteeringSystemHoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and
NOTE:
Inspection of brake hoses should be done
whenever the brake system is serviced and at every
engineoilchange.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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