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Functional Test

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  1. Turn ignition off. Press brake pedal several times. Press and hold pedal firmly for 15 seconds. If pedal sinks, master cylinder, brakeline, or caliper piston is faulty.
  2. Start engine with pedal depressed. If pedal sinks slightly, vacuum unit is working properly. If pedal height does not change, booster or check valve is faulty.
  3. With engine idling and transmission in Drive, depress brake pedal enough to hold back transmission creep. If brake pedal sinks more than 1.0" (25 mm) in 3 minutes, master cylinder is faulty. There should be a slight pedal height change when A/C compressor cycles on and off.
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