Pinpoint Test I: Brakes Drag
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TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
- I1: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
- Road test the vehicle and apply the brakes.
Are the brakes functioning correctly?
- Yes : No action required, vehicle is OK.
- No : GO to I2 .
- I2: CHECK BRAKE CALIPERS
- Check the front and rear calipers pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking.
Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?
- Yes : Inspect the brake calipers and parking brake cables. Install new components as required. Re-test the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to I3 .
- I3: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER
- Check the brake booster connecting rod alignment and travel.
Is the connecting rod OK?
- Yes : Vehicle is OK.
- No : Install a new brake booster as required. Refer To: Brake Booster (Power Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation). Retest the system for normal operation.