Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
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- Were you sent here from SYMPTOM LIST under GENERAL DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLE SHOOTING? If so, go to next step. If not, see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM under DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MEASUREMENT & INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. 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. See BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Inspect the brake pedal bushings for excessive wear and/or damage and inspect the brake pedal for a bent and/or damaged condition. Replace the brake pedal system components that are worn, missing or damaged. See BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY , HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER or VACUUM 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 & INSPECTION. Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable level? If so, go to step 8. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS . Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 8. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS . Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 8. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. See BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to next step. If not, see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM under DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINTS under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. See BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE ROAD TEST under SYSTEM TESTS. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2. If not, system is okay.