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Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Symptom Suspect Area See
Low pedal or spongy pedal 1. Fluid leaks for brake system -
2. Air in brake system BRAKE FLUID 
3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) OVERHAUL 
5. Master cylinder (Faulty) BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
6. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment) BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
Brake drag 1. Brake pedal freeplay (Minimal) BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSY 
  ACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY 
2. Parking brake pedal travel (Out of adjustment) PARKING BRAKE ASSY
3. Parking brake wire (Sticking) PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO. 1 (FROM AUGUST, 2002)
  PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO. 3
  PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO. 4 (FROM AUGUST, 2002)
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) OVERHAUL 
5. Parking brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) PARKING BRAKE ASSY
6. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
7. Piston (Stuck) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
8. Piston (Frozen) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
9. Anchor, tension or return spring (Faulty) PARKING BRAKE ASSY
  OVERHAUL 
10. Booster push rod (Out adjustment) BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
11. Master cylinder (Faulty) BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
Brake pull 1. Piston (Stuck) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
2. Pad or lining (Oily) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
3. Piston (Frozen) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
4. Disc (Scored) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
Hard pedal but brake inefficient 1. Fluid leaks for brake system -
2. Air in brake system BRAKE FLUID 
3. Pad or lining (Worn) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
5. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) OVERHAUL 
6. Pad or lining (Oily) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
7. Pad or lining (Glazed) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
8. Disc (Scored) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
9. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment) BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
Noise from brakes 1. Pad on lining (Cracked or distorted) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
2. Installation bolt (Loose) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
3. Disc (Scored) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
4. Pad support plate (Loose) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
5. Sliding pin (Worn) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
6. Pad or lining (dirty) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
7. Pad or lining (Glazed) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
8. Anchor, tension or return spring (Faulty) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL
9. Anti-squeal shim (Damaged) OVERHAUL 
  OVERHAUL 
10. Shoe hold-down spring (Damaged) OVERHAUL 
  PARKING BRAKE ASSY