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Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the like cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts

SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspect Area Remedy
Lower pedal or spongy pedal 1. Brake system (Fluid leaks) Correct
2. Brake system (Air in) Bleeding
3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged) Replace
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) Adjust
5. Master cylinder (Faulty) Replace
Brake drag 1. Brake pedal freeplay (Minimal) Adjust
2. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment) Adjust
3. Parking brake wire (Sticking) Correct
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) Adjust
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) Replace
6. Piston (Stuck) 7. Piston (Frozen) Replace
8. Return spring (Faulty) Replace
9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) Replace
10. Master cylinder (Faulty) Replace
Brake pull 1. Pad or lining (Oily) Replace
2. Piston (Frozen) Replace
3. Disc (Scored) Replace
4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) Replace
Hard pedal but brake inefficient 1. Brake system (Fluid leaks) Correct
2. Brake system (Air in) Bleeding
3. Pad or lining (Worn) Replace
4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) Replace
5. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) Adjust
6. Pad or lining (Oily) Replace
7. Pad or lining (Glazed) Replace
8. Disc (Scored) Replace
9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) Replace
Noise from brake 1. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) Replace
2. Installation bolt (Loosen) Retighten
3. Disc (Scored) Replace
4. Pad retainers (Loosen) Replace
5. Sliding pin (Worn) Replace
6. Pad or lining (Dirty) Clearing
7. Pad or lining (Glazed) Replace
8. Return spring (Faulty) Replace
9. Brake pad shim (Damage) Replace
10. Shoe hold-down spring (Damage) Replace