SsangYong Rodius (2013 year). Service manual - part 158

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2. CHANGES IN BRAKE SYSTEM

Rear brake hose assembly

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With ABS

With ESP

Rear brake hose routing changed due to change of rear sub frame assembly

08-5

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3. SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL

Piston Puller

Caliper Piston Compressor

Hydraulic pressure shut-off clamp for brake 

hose

For preventing hydraulic pressure from brake 

hose

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4. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

Noise or vehicle 
vibration when 
applied

Incorrectly mounted back plate or caliper

Repair

Loosened bolt of back plate or caliper

Retighten

Uneven wear of brake disc

Replace

Brake pad contamination

Clean or replace

Sticking brake pad on contact surface

Replace

Wear or hardening of brake pad

Replace

Excessive clearance between caliper and pad

Repair

Uneven contact of pad

Repair

Lack of lubrication in sliding parts

Lubricate

Improper operation of caliper

Replace

Dust cover missing

Repair

Loosened suspension mounting bolt

Retighten

Pulls to one side 
when braking

Unbalanced tire pressure between left and right

Adjust

Poor contact of brake pad

Repair

Oil or grease on brake pad

Replace

Scratch, uneven wear, distortion of brake disc

Replace

Improperly installed brake caliper

Repair

Improper operation of auto adjuster

Repair

Crack or distortion of brake pad

Replace

Poor braking

Oil leak or contamination

Repair or replace

Air in brake line

Bleed air

Improper operation of brake booster

Repair

Poor contact of brake pad

Repair

Oil or grease on brake pad

Replace

Improper operation of auto adjuster

Repair

Clogged brake line

Repair

Improper operation of proportioning valve

Repair

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4850-03

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

Increased pedal 
stroke

Air in brake line

Bleed air

Oil leak

Repair

Worn brake pad

Replace

Excessive clearance between push rod and master 
cylinder

Adjust

Worn or damaged piston seal

Replace

Brake dragging

Parking brake is not fully released

Replace

Incorrect adjustment of parking brake

Adjust

Incorrectly adjusted clearance of parking brake shoe

Adjust

Faulty brake pedal return spring

Replace

Incorrectly adjusted free play of brake pedal

Adjust

Faulty master cylinder

Replace

Lack of lubrication in sliding parts

Lubricate

Faulty brake booster (vacuum leak)

Repair

Poor parking brake

Wear, hardening or poor contact of brake pad

Replace

Oil or water on lining

Repair or replace

Fixed or broken parking brake cable

Replace

Excessive stroke of brake lever

Adjust notch

Faulty auto clearance adjuster

Repair

Increased stroke of 
parking brake lever

Loosened parking brake cable

Adjust or replace

Incorrectly adjusted parking brake cable

Adjust

Defective automatic lining clearance adjuster

Repair or replace

Worn brake lining

Replace