Pinpoint Test I: Brakes Drag
- I1: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
- Road test the vehicle and apply the brakes.
Are the brakes functioning correctly?
- Yes : Vehicle is OK.
- No: GO to I2.
- Road test the vehicle and apply the brakes.
- I2: CHECK BRAKE CALIPERS
- Check the front caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking. Refer to: Brakes Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
(Front, Removal and Installation).
Check the rear caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking. Refer to: Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Rear, Removal and Installation).
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 necessary. Test the system for normal operation. Road test vehicle if necessary.
- No: GO to I3.
- Check the front caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking. Refer to: Brakes Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
(Front, Removal and Installation).
- 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.
Refer to: Brake Booster - LHD RWD (Power Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
- Check the brake booster connecting rod alignment and travel.