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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
DEALER SERVICE
An authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to
perform all service operations in an expert
manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your
vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before
attempting any procedure yourself.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems may void your warranty and could
result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
Brake System Maintenance
All new brake systems have a burnishing
(break-in) period. This burnishing (break-in)
period will vary according to individual driving
habits and driving conditions (e.g., rush hour,
city, highway, etc). Smoke and odor associated
with brake burnishing is normal. Therefore, we
recommend using the following burnish proce
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dure to burnish the heavy-duty brake system on
your vehicle.
Brake Burnish Procedure
High Heat Stops
a. Accelerate to 60 mph Wide Open Throttle
(WOT).
b. Perform a max deceleration/panic stop,
in Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) if
possible, down to 1-2 mph and then
release brake pedal.
c. Repeat for a total of 20 stops, as quickly
as possible.
NOTE:
Smoke may/will emit form the front corners,
this is an expected result and is not an issue.
Immediately after the 20th stop start Cool Down
Stops
Cool Down Stops
a. Accelerate to 30 mph and drive for
1 mile.
b. Stop vehicle at a moderate decel from
the 30 mph to 0 mph. The stop should
mimic a parking lot stop, or a residential
stop sign stop, not an aggressive stop.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Only do service work
for which you have the knowledge and the
proper equipment. If you have any doubt
about your ability to perform a service job,
take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
WARNING!
Perform this procedure in a controlled envi
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ronment, as high speeds and moderate
rates of deceleration are necessary in order
to complete this procedure. Failure to
follow this warning can result in an collision
with serious or fatal injuries.
In a collision, you and your passengers can
suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. You can strike the inte
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rior of your vehicle or other passengers, or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always
be sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
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