Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors

Brake System
Make sure that the fluid level registers on or above the fluid
level mark molded on the reservoir - add more if necessary,
as follows:
1. Remove each reservoir cap and extract the rubber diaphragm
from each reservoir.
2. Fill each reservoir with clean hydraulic fluid of the
approved specification (DOT 3 brake fluid).
3. Insert the rubber diaphragms into the reservoirs.
REFILL CAPS
Preventive Maintenance
WARNING! If the brake fluid reservoir requires an
excessive amount of hydraulic fluid, the complete
system must be inspected for leaks and
repaired if necessary (consult your nearest
Peterbilt dealer). Failure to keep the brake system
in good repair may lead to loss of braking
and possibly cause an accident resulting in
death or serious personal injury.
Service Brake Component Inspection
Remove each wheel to inspect the brake components.
WARNING! When replacing disc brake pads, be
sure to use the same lining material on both
axles. Mixing lining types can result in unbalanced
braking, increased pad wear, or degraded
stopping performance possibly cause an accident
resulting in death or serious personal
injury. Consult your nearest Peterbilt dealer.
BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
4. To prevent leakage from the reservoirs, ensure that the
seal in each reservoir cap is in good condition before
refitting the cap.
Disc brake pads
Visually inspect all brake pad linings. Brake pads
should be replaced when the remaining lining
reaches 3⁄16 inch thickness or less.
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