Pinpoint Test Ab: Soft Or Excessive Brake Pedal Travel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- AB1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE ABS SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded ABS DTCs from the self-test.
- Are any DTCs recorded?
- Yes : REFER to DTC TABLES in this service information.
- No : GO to AB2.
- AB2 CHECK THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION OR DAMAGE
- Inspect the brake system for the following concerns:
- Check the brake pedal and bracket, brake master cylinder, brake calipers and fluid lines/hoses for correct installation.
- Check the brake pedal and bracket, brake master cylinder, brake calipers and fluid lines/hoses for damage or leaks.
- Check the flexible brake hoses for bulging with the brake pedal is pressed.
- For brake pedal and master cylinder, refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ACTUATION article.
- For brake booster, refer to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION -- BRAKE BOOSTER article.
- Are the brake system components correctly installed and free from leaks or damage?
- Yes : GO to AB3.
- No : REPAIR the identified concern. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Inspect the brake system for the following concerns:
- AB3 BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM
- Bleed the brake system including the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) bleeding procedure. Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : GO to AB4.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by air in the brake system.
- AB4 CHECK BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
- Carry out the Brake Master Cylinder - Bypass Condition Test in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article, Component Tests.
- Did the master cylinder pass the component test?
- Yes : INSTALL a new HCU. REFER to HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new master cylinder. REFER to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ACTUATION article. TEST the system for normal operation.