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Brake Pulsation

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  1. Were you sent here from TROUBLESHOOTING? If so, go to next step. If not, then see SYMPTOMS (HYDRAULIC BRAKE)  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
  2. Inspect the suspension system for proper operation. See appropriate FRONT and REAR SUSPENSION articles under SUSPENSION. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step  7 . If not, go to next step.
  3. Inspect the anti-lock brake system for proper operation. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step  7 . If not, go to next step.
  4. 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  7 . If not, go to next step.
  5. 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  7 . If not, go to next step.
  6. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TESTING  under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to next step. If not, then see SYMPTOMS (HYDRAULIC BRAKE)  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
  7. Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. See BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE ROAD TEST  under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step  2 . If not, then repair is complete.