Pinpoint Test J: The Pedal Goes Down Fast
- J1: 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 J2.
- Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal
- J2: 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. Re-test the system for normal operation
No
GO to J3.
- Pump the brake pedal rapidly (five times)
- J3: CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
- Check for external brake system leaks. For additional information, refer to brake master cylinder component test in this article
Is there a leak present?
Yes
Repair as necessary, add fluid and bleed brake system. Re-test the system for normal operation
No
No action required, system is OK
- Check for external brake system leaks. For additional information, refer to brake master cylinder component test in this article