BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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09709-00060 | No. 1 Nipple |
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09709-00080 | No. 3 Nipple |
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09709-29018 | LSPV Gauge Set |
Tech Tips
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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Low or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | ||
| Front brake piston seals*1 (worn or damaged) | ||
| Front brake piston seals*2 (worn or damaged) | ||
| Rear brake piston seals (worn or damaged) | ||
| Brake booster with master cylinder assembly (faulty) | ||
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play*3 (insufficient) | |
| Brake pedal free play*4 (insufficient) | ||
| Parking brake lever travel (out of adjustment) | ||
| Parking brake cable (sticking) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Rear brake pad (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front brake piston*1 (stuck) | ||
| Front brake piston*2 (stuck) | ||
| Front brake piston*1 (seized) | ||
| Front brake piston*2 (seized) | ||
| Brake booster with master cylinder assembly (faulty) | ||
| Brake pull | Front brake piston*1 (stuck) | |
| Front brake piston*2 (stuck) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (oily) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (oily) | ||
| Rear brake pad (oily) | ||
| Front brake piston*1 (seized) | ||
| Front brake piston*2 (seized) | ||
| Front disc*1 (scored) | ||
| Front disc*2 (scored) | ||
| Rear disc (scored) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Rear brake pad (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Hard pedal but brake inefficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (worn) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (worn) | ||
| Rear brake pad (worn) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Rear brake pad (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (oily) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (oily) | ||
| Rear brake pad (oily) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (glazed) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (glazed) | ||
| Rear brake pad (glazed) | ||
| Front disc*1 (scored) | ||
| Front disc*2 (scored) | ||
| Rear disc (scored) | ||
| Noise from brakes | Front brake pad*1 (cracked or distorted) | |
| Front brake pad*2 (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Rear brake pad (cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front brake cylinder mounting bolt*1 (loose) | ||
| Front brake cylinder mounting bolt*2 (loose) | ||
| Rear brake cylinder mounting bolt (loose) | ||
| Front disc*1 (scored) | ||
| Front disc*2 (scored) | Click here | |
| Rear disc (scored) | ||
| Front brake pad support plate*1 (loose) | ||
| Front brake pad support plate*2 (loose) | ||
| Rear brake pad support plate (loose) | ||
| Front brake slide pin*1 (worn) | ||
| Front brake slide pin*2 (worn) | ||
| Rear brake slide pin (worn) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (dirty) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (dirty) | ||
| Rear brake pad (dirty) | ||
| Front brake pad*1 (glazed) | ||
| Front brake pad*2 (glazed) | ||
| Rear brake pad (glazed) | ||
| Front brake anti-squeal shim*1 (damaged) | ||
| Front brake anti-squeal shim*2 (damaged) |
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*1: for 15 inch
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*2: for 16 inch
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*3: for LHD
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*4: for RHD