Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
- Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table? If so, go to next step. If not, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKE
under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
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.
- Perform the following:
- 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 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:
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
.
- Reinspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
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.
- Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See BRAKE SYSTEM TESTING
under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 8
. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM TESTING
under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 8
. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. See BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM TESTING
under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to next step. If not, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKE
under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. See BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE ROAD TEST
under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2
. If not, then repair is complete.