BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Inspection
BRAKE LINES
1. Check brake lines (pipes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
2. Check for brake fluid leaks by fully depressing brake pedal while engine is running.
CAUTION: Retighten the applicable connection to the specified torque and repair any abnormal (damaged, worn or deformed) part if any brake fluid leaks are present.

PARKING BRAKE CABLES
Check parking brake cables for improper attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Brake fluid level and leaksBRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Inspection BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range between the MAX - MIN lines as shown. Visually check ...

BRAKE FLUID : Draining CAUTION: Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system (if so equipped)
The VDC system uses various sensors to monitor
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain
driving conditions, the VDC System helps to perform
the following functions:
Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive w ...
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required
to be in what is called the "ready condition"
for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the "ready condition" when it
is driven through certain d ...