BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
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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.
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Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Low pedal or spongy pedal | Fluid leakage in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | ||
| Piston seal (Worn or damaged) (Front) | ||
| Piston seal (Worn or damaged) (Rear) | ||
| Brake booster with master cylinder assembly (Faulty) | ||
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (Minimum) (for LHD) | |
| Brake pedal free play (Minimum) (for RHD) | ||
| Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment) | ||
| Parking brake cable (Sticking) | ||
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear) | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Sticking) | ||
| Rear disc brake piston (Sticking) | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Frozen) | ||
| Rear disc brake piston (Frozen) | ||
| Brake booster with master cylinder assembly (Faulty) | ||
| Brake pull | Front disc brake piston (Sticking) | |
| Rear disc brake piston (Sticking) | ||
| Pad (Oily) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Oily) (Rear) | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Frozen) | ||
| Rear disc brake piston (Frozen) | ||
| Front disc (Scored) | ||
| Rear disc (Scored) | ||
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear) | ||
| Hard pedal but braking inefficient | Fluid leakage in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Sticking) | ||
| Rear disc brake piston (Sticking) | ||
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear) | ||
| Pad (Oily) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Oily) (Rear) | ||
| Pad (Glazed) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Glazed) (Rear | ||
| Front disc (Scored) | ||
| Rear disc (Scored) | ||
| Brake booster with master cylinder assembly (Faulty) | ||
| Noise from brakes | Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front) | |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear) | ||
| Installation bolt (Loose) (Front) | ||
| Installation bolt (Loose) (Rear) | ||
| Front disc (Scored) | ||
| Rear disc (Scored) | ||
| Pad support plate (Loose) (Front) | ||
| Pad support plate (Loose) (Rear) | ||
| Sliding pin (Worn) (Front) | ||
| Sliding pin (Worn) (Rear) | ||
| Pad (Dirty) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Dirty) (Rear) | ||
| Pad (Glazed) (Front) | ||
| Pad (Glazed) (Rear) | ||
| Anti squeal shim (Damaged) (Front) | ||
| Anti squeal shim (Damaged) (Rear) |