Brake Pedal Excessive Travel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If you were sent here from the SYMPTOMS (HYDRAULIC BRAKES) list, go to step 2 . If you were not sent here from the SYMPTOMS (HYDRAULIC BRAKES) list, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT (HYDRAULIC BRAKES) .
Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MEASUREMENT & INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. If the brake pedal travel distance is within the acceptable limits, go to step 5 . If the brake pedal travel distance is not within the acceptable limits, go to 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 & INSPECTION.
- 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:
- Brake Pedal Replacement. See BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- See POWER BRAKE BOOSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MEASUREMENT & INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. If the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable limits, go to step 8 . If the brake pedal travel distance is not within the acceptable limits, go to step 5 .
Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. If the condition was found and corrected, go to step 8 . If the condition was not found and corrected, go to step 6 .
Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under SYSTEM TESTS. If the condition was found and corrected, go to step 8 . If the condition was not found and corrected, go to step 7 .
Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. See BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under SYSTEM TESTS. If the condition was found and corrected, go to step 8 . If the condition was not found and corrected, DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT (HYDRAULIC BRAKES) TROUBLE SHOOTING.
Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. See ROAD TEST TROUBLE SHOOTING. If the condition is still present, go to step 2 . If the condition is not present, system is okay.