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Pinpoint Test E: THE PEDAL GOES DOWN FAST

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  1. ROAD TEST VEHICLE 
    1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.

    Is the brake pedal effort and brake pedal travel normal? 

    YES:  Vehicle is OK.

    NO:  Go to step  2.

  2. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL-PRESSURIZE SYSTEM 
    1. Pump the brake pedal rapidly (five times).

    Does the brake pedal travel build up and then hold? 

    YES:  BLEED the brake system. See Brake System Bleeding . TEST the system for normal operation.

    NO:  Go to step  3.

  3. CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS 
    1. Check for external brake system leaks. For additional information, refer to brake master cylinder component test in this section.

    Are leaks found? 

    YES:  REPAIR as necessary, ADD fluid and BLEED brake system. See Brake System Bleeding . TEST the system for normal operation.

    NO:  System is OK.

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