BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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 | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Low pedal or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | ||
| Front disc brake piston seal (Worn or damaged) | ||
| Brake master cylinder (Faulty) | ||
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (Minimum) | |
| Front disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Stuck) | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Frozen) | ||
| Booster system (Vacuum leaks) | ||
| Brake master cylinder (Faulty) | ||
| Brake pull | Front disc brake piston (Stuck) | |
| Front disc brake pad (Oily) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Oily) | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Frozen) | ||
| Front disc (Scored) | ||
| Rear disc (Scored) | ||
| Front disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | ||
| Hard pedal but braking inefficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | ||
| Front disc brake piston (Stuck) | ||
| Front disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front disc brake pad (Oily) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Oily) | ||
| Front disc brake pad (Glazed) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Glazed) | ||
| Front disc (Scored) | ||
| Rear disc (Scored) | ||
| Booster system (Vacuum leaks) | ||
| Noise from brakes | Front disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | |
| Rear disc brake pad (Cracked or distorted) | ||
| Front disc brake installation bolt (Loose) | ||
| Rear disc brake installation bolt (Loose) | ||
| Front disc (Scored) | ||
| Rear disc (Scored) | ||
| Front disc brake pad support plate (Loose) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad support plate (Loose) | ||
| Front disc brake sliding pin (Worn) | ||
| Rear disc brake sliding pin (Worn) | ||
| Front disc brake pad (Dirty) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Dirty) | ||
| Front disc brake pad (Glazed) | ||
| Rear disc brake pad (Glazed) |