Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom Table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes |
| 2 | Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection . Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable level? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Reinspect for proper brake pedal travel. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection . Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable level? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the drum brake system for proper operation. Refer to Drum Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. Refer to Brake Assist System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes |
| 9 | Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test . Is the condition still present? |
Go to Step 2 | System OK |