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Strand 8

Students will Inspect the Hydraulic Brakes: Hydraulic System and determine needed repair.

Performance Skill

• Check master cylinder fluid level and condition.
• Inspect hydraulic brake system for leaks and damage.
• Check hydraulic brake system operation.
• Diagnose poor stopping, premature wear, pulling, dragging, imbalance, or poor pedal feel.
• Test master cylinder for internal/external leaks and damage.
• Test metering (hold-off), load sensing/proportioning, proportioning, and combination valves.
• Test brake pressure differential valve; test warning light circuit switch, bulbs/LEDs, wiring, and connectors
• Bleed and/or flush hydraulic brake system.

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