Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
BRAKE SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Low pedal or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | Refer to BLEEDING | |
| Front brake piston seals (Worn or damaged) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear brake piston seals (Worn or damaged) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (Minimum) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT |
| Parking brake pedal travel (Out of adjustment) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Parking brake wire (Sticking) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Parking brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake piston (Frozen) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear brake piston (Frozen) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Parking brake tension or return spring (Faulty) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Brake pull | Front brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY |
| Rear brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake piston (Frozen) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear brake piston (Frozen) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Hard pedal but brake inefficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | Refer to BLEEDING | |
| Front brake pad (Worn) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Worn) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Noise from brakes | Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake installation bolt (Loose) | Refer to INSTALLATION | |
| Rear brake installation bolt (Loose) | Refer to INSTALLATION | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad support plate (Loose) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Cylinder slide pin (Worn) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Dirty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Dirty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Parking brake tension or return spring (Faulty) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake anti-squeal shim (Damaged) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake anti-squeal shim (Damaged) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Parking brake shoe hold-down spring (Damaged) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY |