Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. 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 BRAKE under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- 2 Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MEASUREMENT & INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable level? If so, go to step 5 . If not, go to next step.
- Inspect for worn, missing or damaged brake pedal system components. Replace the brake pedal system components that are worn, missing or damaged. See BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY and POWER BRAKE BOOSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Did you find and replace any worn, missing 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 MEASUREMENT & INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable level? If so, go to step 9 . If not, go to next step.
- 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 9 . 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 step 9 . 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 9 . 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, go to DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKE under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2 . If not, system is okay.