Problem Symptoms Table
Refer to the table below to help locate find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the possible cause of problem. Check each part in the order. If necessary, replace these parts.
BRAKE SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Low pedal or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | BLEEDING |
| Air in brake system | BLEEDING | |
| Piston seals (Front) (Worn or damaged) | REMOVAL | |
| Piston seals (Rear) (Worn or damaged) | REMOVAL | |
| Master cylinder (Faulty) | REMOVAL | |
| Booster push rod (Out of adjustment) | REMOVAL | |
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (Minimal) | ADJUSTMENT |
| Parking brake pedal travel (Out of adjustment) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| Parking brake pedal | REMOVAL | |
| Parking brake wire (Sticking) | REMOVAL | |
| Parking brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| Pad (Front) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Piston (Front) (Stuck) | REMOVAL | |
| Piston (Rear) (Stuck) | REMOVAL | |
| Piston (Front) (Frozen) | REMOVAL | |
| Piston (Rear) (Frozen) | REMOVAL | |
| Booster push rod (Out of adjustment) | REMOVAL | |
| Vacuum leaks in booster system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Master cylinder (Faulty) | REMOVAL | |
| Brake pull | Piston (Front) (Stuck) | REMOVAL |
| Piston (Rear) (Stuck) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Front) (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Piston (Front) (Frozen) | REMOVAL | |
| Piston (Rear) (Frozen) | REMOVAL | |
| Disc (Front) (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Disc (Rear) (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Front) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Hard pedal but brake inefficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | BLEEDING |
| Air in brake system | BLEEDING | |
| Pad (Front) (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Front) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Front) (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Front) (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Disc (Front) (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Disc (Rear) (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Booster push rod (Out of adjustment) | REMOVAL | |
| Vacuum leaks for booster system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Brake noise | Pad (Front) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL |
| Pad (Rear) (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Installation bolt (Front) (Loose) | REMOVAL | |
| Installation bolt (Rear) (Loose) | REMOVAL | |
| Disc (Front) (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Disc (Rear) (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad support plate (Front) (Loose) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad support plate (Rear) (Loose) | REMOVAL | |
| Sliding pin (Front) (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Sliding pin (Rear) (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Front) (Dirty) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Dirty) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Front) (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Rear) (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Anti-squeal shim (Front) (Damaged) | REMOVAL | |
| Anti-squeal shim (Rear) (Damaged) | REMOVAL |