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2. Inspect the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level and adjust only if necessary for brake system road testing. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling. 3. Inspect the tire inflation pressures and adjust as necessary. 4. Inspect the tire tread patterns to ensure that they are the same or very similar, especially per axle. 5. Ensure that the vehicle is not loaded unevenly prior to brake system road testing. Road Testing Procedure 1. Start the engine and allow it to idle. 2. Check to see if the brake system warning lamp remains illuminated. 3. If the brake system warning lamp remains illuminated, DO NOT proceed to test drive the vehicle until it is diagnosed and repaired. Refer to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes. 4. Select a smooth, dry, clean and level road or large lot that is as free of traffic and obstacles as possible for brake system low speed road testing. 5. With the transmission in PARK, lightly apply the brake pedal. Observe both the pedal feel and the pedal travel. 6. If the brake pedal apply felt spongy, or the pedal travel was excessive, DO NOT drive the vehicle until it is repaired. 7. If the brake pedal apply did not feel spongy and the pedal travel was not excessive, proceed to step 8. 8. Release and apply the brakes. 9. While continuing to apply the brakes, shift the transmission into DRIVE, release the brakes and allow the engine to idle the vehicle away from the stopped position. Observe for a slow 10. With the aid of an assistant to observe the vehicle's performance from outside of the vehicle, drive the vehicle at a low speed and lightly apply the brakes while driving past the assistant. 11. If the brake pedal apply effort was excessive, or the pedal travel was excessive, DO NOT continue to test drive the vehicle until it is repaired. CAUTION: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 BRAKES Hydraulic Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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