Brake Inspection
Lab #2
Student name___________________ Class_______________________ Block____________________
Teacher's initials_________________ Start date____________________ End date_________________
Description of Vehicle Being Inspected
Year__________ Production date__________________ Make_________________ Model_____________________
VIN code _____________________________ Owner's name
Specifications: (Indicate
inches or millimeters)
Original thickness of front discs (rotors) __________ in./mm * Discard thickness
Original thickness of rear discs __________ in. _________ mm * Discard thickness
Original diameter of rear brake drums ____________ in./mm * Discard thickness
Original thickness of front disc pads _________in. _________ mm
Original thickness of rear pads or shoes __________ in. __________ mm
Brake fluid type recommended for this vehicle __________________
Wheel lug nut torque ________________ foot-pounds or Newton-meters
Identify the source of your specifications, including page numbers or computer
disc, to access for verification:
NOTE: For a
routine (non-complaint) brake inspection, only two wheels are normally removed
for inspection: one front and one rear wheel.
Left Front Brakes:
Thickness of pads: inner pad ______________ in./mm outer pad ______________
in./mm
Condition of caliper: _____________________ Condition of flexible line: _____________________
Disc thickness: _____________ in. ____________ mm Approved: ______________ (yes/no)
Right Front Brakes:
Thickness of pads: inner pad ______________ in./mm outer pad ______________
in./mm
Condition of caliper: _____________________ Condition of flexible line: _____________________
Disc thickness: _____________ in. ____________ mm Approved: ______________ (yes/no)
(page 2 of lab #2)
IMPORTANT NOTE: ****** DO NOT PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE THE REAR BRAKES ARE BEING INSPECTED*******
Left Rear Brakes:
Thickness of brake lining: Front shoe ________________in./mm Back shoe _______________in./mm
Condition of wheel cylinder: ___________________ Condition of flexible line:
________________
Drum diameter: _________________ in./mm Approved: __________________ (yes/no)
Right Rear Brakes:
Thickness of brake lining: Front shoe ________________in./mm Back shoe _______________in./mm
Condition of wheel cylinder: ___________________ Condition of flexible line:
________________
Drum diameter: _________________ in./mm Approved: __________________ (yes/no)
Visually Inspect the
Following:
** Brake master cylinder (condition) _________________ Approved _____________
(yes/no)
** All steel brake lines (condition) ___________________ Approved _____________ (yes/no)
VEHICLE INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE _______________________________________________
NOTES:
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Remedy
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TEACHER'S SIGNATURE AND DATE: ______________________________________________________________________
Rating Scale:
5-Excellent; criterion met to an exceptional or unusual degree
4-Very good; criterion met in a very effective way
3-Good; criterion met in a competent and effective manner
2-Satisfactory; criterion met but with considerable room for improvement
1-Minimally acceptable; criterion met to some extent
0-Not evident; criterion not met