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Brake Assist System

  1. Were you sent here from a SYMPTOMS test under TROUBLE SHOOTING? If so, go to next step. If not, go to DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
  2. Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable limits? If so, go to step  5 . If not, go to next step.
  3. Inspect for worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged brake pedal system components:
    • For the brake pedal pushrod component inspection. See BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD INSPECTION  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
    • Inspect the brake pedal bushings for excessive wear and/or damage and inspect the brake pedal for a misaligned, bent and/or damaged condition.
    Replace the brake pedal system components that are worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged, refer to the following procedures as necessary. See BRAKE PEDAL  , VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Did you find and replace any worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged brake pedal system components? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  5 .
  4. Reinspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable limits? If so, go to step  8 . If not, go to next step.
  5. Check the engine vacuum source that supplies vacuum to the vacuum brake booster. See BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM SOURCE  under SYSTEM TESTS. Is the vacuum reading within the acceptable limits? If so, go to next step. If not, see appropriate ENGINE MECHANICAL article in ENGINE.
  6. During the vacuum source inspection, did the vacuum booster check valve operate properly? If so, go to step  8 . If not, go to next step.
  7. Replace the vacuum booster check valve. See VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AND/OR HOSE REPLACEMENT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs are complete, go to next step.
  8. Pump the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal effort increases significantly. Maintain moderate foot pressure on the brake pedal and start the engine. Observe pedal operation. Did the brake pedal drop slightly, then remain firm after the engine was started? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  12 .
  9. Release the brake pedal. Turn the ignition off, then wait 15 seconds. Pump the brake pedal 2 times to check for vacuum booster available vacuum reserve. Observe pedal effort. If operating properly, the vacuum brake booster should maintain assist for at least 2 pedal applications. Did the brake pedal effort increase significantly? If so, go to step  12 . If not, go to next step.
  10. Inspect the brake pedal pushrod and the brake pedal for misalignment, a bent condition and/or damage. Is the brake pedal pushrod and/or the brake pedal misaligned, bent or damaged? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  13 .
  11. Replace the brake pedal pushrod and/or the brake pedal, as necessary. See BRAKE PEDAL  and/or VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs are complete, go to step  13 .
  12. Replace the vacuum brake booster. See VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs are complete, go to next step.
  13. Install or connect any components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis. Did you complete the operation? If so, system is okay. If system is not okay, go to step  2 .
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