TATA Motors Indigo eCS Owner's Manual & Service Book - page 143
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EMERGENCY SERVICE TIPS
SR. NO.
PROBLEM OBSERVED
PROBABLE CAUSE
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
BRAKES
1.
Poor brakes
Insufficient brake fluid
• Get the brake fluid filled
Air in the system
• Get the air removed
Pedal travel excessive due to
• Rectify automatic adjuster
excessive shoe gap
Vacuum leakage
• Rectify the leakage
Brake oil (line) leaking
• Replace the leaking line
Oil on the drum/liners
• Get the liners cleaned/
replace seals if leaking
Worn brake lining
• Get the liners replaced
Defective/worn parts
• Get them replaced
2.
Brake pulling to one side
Oil on the brake lining
• Clean the brake lining
One side shoe/pad worn
• Get the shoe/pad replaced
Loose brake anchor plate
• Tighten the bolts
One side brake pipe clogged
• Get the brake line cleaned
Defective tandem master cylinder
• Rectify/Replace tandem
master cylinder
3.
Brake Squeal
Defective brake lining
• Replace
Glazed lining
• Clean or replace lining
Loose rivets.
• Install rivets properly
Wrong lining
• Install correct lining
Shoe return spring broken
• Replace
Front pads rubbing on the disc
• Get it corrected