Pinpoint Test E: The Pedal Goes Down Fast
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- E1: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
- Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
Is the brake pedal effort and brake pedal travel normal?
- Yes : No action required, vehicle is OK.
- No : GO to E2 .
- E2: CHECK BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL-PRESSURIZE SYSTEM
- Pump the brake pedal rapidly (five times).
Does the brake pedal travel build up and then hold?
- Yes
: Bleed the brake system.
Refer To: Brake System Bleeding (- General Information, General Procedures).
Re-test the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to E3 .
- E3: CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
- Check for external brake system leaks. For additional information, refer to brake master cylinder component test in this section.
Is there a leak present?
- Yes
Repair as necessary, add fluid and bleed brake system.
Refer To: Brake System Bleeding (- General Information, General Procedures).
Re-test the system for normal operation.
- No : No action required, system is OK.