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Symptom "D" - Lack of Deceleration During Medium/Hard Brake Applications

  1. If valve assembly inoperative problem is suspected, check for:
    • Leaky dump valve.
    • Stuck closed isolation valve.
  2. If speed sensor input to control module intermittent or improper problem is suspected, check for:
    • Short or open circuit in frame or instrument panel harness, control module connector (terminals No. 3 and 10), speed sensor connector, bulkhead connector or other connection, pinched or worn wires, or shorted data link connector.
    • Metal chips on speed sensor.
    • Borderline high speed sensor-to-sensor ring gap, excessive speed sensor ring radial runout, or damaged or missing speed sensor ring teeth.
      NOTE: A break in numbering occurs at this point. No steps have been omitted.
  1. 4)  If basic brake hydraulic problem is suspected, check for:
    • Hydraulic leak in brakeline or hose, fitting, master cylinder, wheel cylinder, or caliper.
    • Air in brake system.
  2. 5)  If basic brake mechanical problem is suspected, check for:
    • Little or no vacuum boost, stuck or inoperative wheel cylinder or caliper, pinched or crimped brakeline or hose, or ineffective brake shoe or pad linings.