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BRAKE SYSTEM

P-14prose procedure

Loaded condition

  1. 1
    Start the engine.
    Hand pressing brake pedal with downward arrow, paired with a vacuum gauge (mmHg) and a stopwatch displaying seconds — illustrates the loaded-condition vacuum loss test.
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  2. 2
    Depress the brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
  3. 3
    With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine when the vacuum gauge indicates 500 mmHg (19.7 inHg).
  4. 4
    Observe the vacuum gauge for 15 seconds. If the gauge indicates 475—500 mmHg (18.7—19.7 inHg), the unit is operating.

b) Checking for hydraulic pressure

1. If with the engine stopped (vacuum 0 mmHg [0 inHg]) the fluid pressure is within specification, the unit is operating.

Hydraulic pressure — engine stopped (vacuum 0 mmHg)

196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
Fluid pressure1,079—1,177 kPa (11—12 kg/cm², 156—171 psi)
2. Start the engine. Depress the brake pedal when the vacuum reaches 500 mmHg (19.7 inHg). If the fluid pressure is within specification, the unit is operating.

Hydraulic pressure — engine running (vacuum 500 mmHg)

196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
Fluid pressure5,199—5,494 kPa (53—56 kg/cm², 754—796 psi)

Inspection of check valve

Inspection

Check valve inspection

  1. 1
    Disconnect the vacuum hose from the engine.
    Vacuum hose with check valve. Hand applies suction/pressure to the disconnected end of the hose from the engine side; an arrow on the hose indicates installation direction.
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  2. 2
    Apply suction and pressure to the hose from the engine side. Verify that air flows only toward the engine. If the air passes in both directions or not at all, replace the vacuum hose (along with the check valve).

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