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
BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Low pedal or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | BRAKE FLUID | |
| Front brake piston seal (Worn or damaged) | INSPECTION | |
| Rear brake piston seal (Worn or damaged) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER | |
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (Minimum) | BRAKE PEDAL |
| Parking brake lever travel (Adjustment necessary) | PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM | |
| Parking brake wire (Stuck) | REMOVAL | |
| Parking brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) | PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake piston (Stuck) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear brake piston (Stuck) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake piston (Frozen) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear brake piston (Frozen) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Parking brake tension or return spring (Faulty) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER | |
| Brake pull | Front brake piston (Stuck) | DISASSEMBLY |
| Rear brake piston (Stuck) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake piston (Frozen) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear brake piston (Frozen) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake pad (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER | |
| Brake pedal is depressed firmly but brake is insufficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | BRAKE FLUID | |
| Front brake pad (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Oily) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty) | HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER | |
| Noise from brakes | Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Dirty) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Dirty) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake pad (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad (Glazed) | REMOVAL | |
| Front brake installation bolt (Loose) | INSTALLATION | |
| Rear brake installation bolt (Loose) | INSTALLATION | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake pad support plate (Loose) | REMOVAL | |
| Parking brake tension or return spring (Faulty) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front brake anti-squeal shim (Damaged) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear brake anti-squeal shim (Damaged) | REMOVAL |