2. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheels.
Disc brakes
3. On the vehicles in question, disc brakes are provided only on the front wheels.
4. Most models are equipped with a brake pad wear sensor (see photo).
5. To inspect the pads, remove the wheel.
6. The pads can be checked through the window in the caliper (see photo). Check the pad thickness. If the wear indicator is very close to the disc surface, or the remaining pad material thickness is about 3 mm or less, the pads should be replaced.
7. If there is any doubt about the normal condition of the pads, the pads should be removed.
8. Before installing the wheels, make sure there is no leak near the hose fitting, check the condition of the hose. Replace the hose with signs of damage (see chapter 9).
9. Check the disk status (the disk is made integral with the wheel hub). Disc with signs of severe wear (deep grooves, traces of overheating, etc.) replace.
Drum brakes
10. Remove the drum. If the drum cannot be removed, pour penetrating liquid between the axle flange studs and the drum holes and tap the drum from the inside along the contour.
11. If the brake pads interfere with removal, remove the plug from the brake shield and use a Phillips-head screwdriver to move the brake pad drive lever away from the limiter (see photo). The shoes will move away from the drum, which will make it easier to remove. The procedure for removing the drums on rear brakes with two wheel cylinders is discussed in Chapter 9.
12. Check the thickness of the friction linings (see photo). If the thickness of the pads (or distance to rivet heads) less than 1.6 mm, or there are traces of oiling or serious damage, then replace the pads.
13. Check the condition of the brake shoe springs.
14. Check for fluid leaks from the wheel cylinder by peeling back the dust cover (see photo). If a leak is detected, replace the cylinder.
15. Check the condition of the drums. Sand down minor defects with sandpaper, and sharpen the drums if necessary.
16. Install all removed parts and lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Checking and adjusting the parking brake
17. The parking brake acts on the rear wheels, is foot-operated and is activated by a pedal.
18. The parking brake must hold the car on a steep slope (the transmission must be in Neutral position). Otherwise, the parking brake needs to be repaired (see Chapter 9).