Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
- If you were sent here from SYMPTOMS - HYDRAULIC BRAKE
, go to next step. If you were not sent here from SYMPTOMS - HYDRAULIC BRAKE
, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES
under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND MEASUREMENT
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, refer to the following as necessary:
- Brake Pedal Replacement
- Power Brake Booster Replacement (For Pedal Pushrod Replacement)
See 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 AND MEASUREMENT
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. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. 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 BRAKES
under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ROAD TEST
under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2
. If not, then system is okay.