Brake Pedal Excessive Effort
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Were you sent here from General Diagnosis? If so, go to next step. If not, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES under SYSTEM TESTING.
- Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. See BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM TESTING under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition?
- Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM TESTING under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6. 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 6. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the drum brake system for proper operation. See DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM TESTING under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to next step. If not, go to DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Road test the vehicle 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, system is okay.