Brake Fluid Loss
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado, and 2003 GMC Sierra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Brake Fluid Loss
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| 1 | Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes |
| 2 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Is the vehicle equipped with vacuum assist brakes? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes |
| 6 | Replace the brake master cylinder and the vacuum brake booster. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (Vacuum Boost) or Master Cylinder Replacement (Hydraulic Boost) and Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
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Go to Step 2 | System OK |