Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Brake System, Inspect
| A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm presence of aftermarket components, potential collision
damage, or areas of concern. |
| Always clean all brake system
components, hoses and lines before starting inspection. Many system leaks
can be identified during cleaning. |
| 1. |
Verify stop lamps operate correctly
by applying and releasing brake pedal with ignition switch in OFF
position. |
| 2. |
Start vehicle engine and firmly press
brake pedal. |
| 3. |
Inspect pedal for "spongy" or abnormal
feel when applying pressure. |
| 4. |
Inspect instrument cluster for ABS
or brake light illumination. |
| 5. |
Connect a suitably programmed scan
tool and ensure no brake system codes are present. If equipped,
ABS hydraulic unit can be cycled at this time. |
| 6. |
Test drive vehicle at normal surface
road speeds. Ensure brakes operate smoothly and do not pull to either
side. Listen for any irregular sounds when applying brakes. |
| 7. |
Inspect brake system fluid level. If
fluid level is low, this may be caused by worn brake pads or system
leaks. |
| 8. |
Raise and support vehicle using a suitable
vehicle lift. |
| 9. |
Inspect brake pads for excessive wear.
Ensure inner and outer brake pads are worn evenly. |
| 10. |
Inspect brake rotors for scoring or
discoloration. |
| 11. |
Visually inspect system for any leaks. |
|
On Vehicle
An on-vehicle brake lathe with
an automatic runout adjustment feature is preferred. However, if lathe is
not self adjusting, lathe oscillation must be adjusted using a dial ...
Front
Removal
Caution: Support the brake
caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated
from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connec ...
Brake Rotor, Reface
Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin R&R