Problem Symptoms Table [12/2012 - ]
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 | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Low or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | Refer to BLEEDING [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake piston seals (Worn or damaged) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake piston seals (Worn or damaged) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Brake master cylinder assembly (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Booster push rod (Adjustment necessary) | Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ] | |
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (Minimum) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - ] |
| Parking brake lever travel (Adjustment necessary) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake cable (Sticking) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake shoe clearance (Adjustment necessary) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake piston (Seized) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake piston (Seized) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake shoe return tension spring | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Booster push rod (Adjustment necessary) | Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ] | |
| Vacuum leaks in booster system | Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ] | |
| Brake master cylinder assembly (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Brake pull | Front brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] |
| Rear brake piston (Stuck) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake lining (Oily) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake piston (Seized) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake piston (Seized) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake lining (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Hard pedal but brake inefficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | Refer to BLEEDING [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Worn) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Worn) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake lining (Worn) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake lining (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Oily) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake lining (Oily) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake lining (Glazed) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Booster push rod (Adjustment necessary) | Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ] | |
| Vacuum leaks in booster system | Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ] | |
| Noise from brakes | Front brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] |
| Rear brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake installation bolt (Loose) | Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 | |
| Rear brake installation bolt (Loose) | Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 | |
| Front brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake disc (Scored) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad support plate (Loose) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad support plate (Loose) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front disc brake cylinder slide pin (Worn) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (Worn) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Dirty) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Dirty) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake pad (Glazed) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Front brake anti-squeal shim (Damaged) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Rear brake anti-squeal shim (Damaged) | Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake shoe return tension spring (Faulty) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] | |
| Parking brake shoe hold down spring (Damaged) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] |