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Brake Pedal Excessive Travel

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Perform the following:
    1. 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.
    2. 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 .
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.