Brake Pedal Excessive Effort
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Century, 2002 Buick Regal, and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Were you sent here from SYMPTOMS - HYDRAULIC BRAKES? If so, go to next step. If not, go to DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. See BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the drum brake system, if equipped, for proper operation. See DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to next step.
- Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. See ROAD TEST under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2 . If not, system is okay.