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DEFINITION: Brake Pedal Travel Gradually Increases | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | Is the operator riding the brake pedal? | -- | Advise customer of proper braking procedures. | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
3 | Inspect the vehicle for overloading. Refer to Loading Your Vehicle in the Vehicle Owner's Manual. Is there excessive weight in the vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | Remove the extra weight from the vehicle. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | Inspect the brake pedal assembly for the following:
Are the components misaligned or binding? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go Step 7 | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Repair or replace the cause of misalignment. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | Inspect the disc brake pads for the following:
Go to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | Replace the brake linings. Go to Brake Pads Replacement - Front Dual Piston Caliper in Disc Brakes and/or Brake Pads Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Inspect the brake rotors for the following:
Go to:
Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Resurface the brake rotor. Go to Refinishng Brake Rotors in Disc Brakes. If refinishing the brake rotor results in a thickness that is less than the thinnest (Refinishing) thickness, replace the rotor. Go to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes. Is the repair complete? | Go to Specifications in Disc Brakes | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Inspect the vehicle brake booster for the following:
Go to Vacuum Booster Diagnosis - Hard Pedal. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Repair or replace the brake booster. Go to Vacuum Booster Replacement. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Inspect the vehicle for a leaking master cylinder (internal). Go to Master Cylinder Diagnosis. Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Overhaul or replace the master cylinder. Go to Master Cylinder Replacement or Master Cylinder Overhaul. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Inspect the brake pipes, hoses, or connections for leaks. Go to Brake Fluid Leaks. Are any of the above components leaking? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Repair the cause of the leak. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Check the brake pipes and hoses for the following:
Go to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing. Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Verify the proper brake system operation. Does the original condition still exist? | -- | Verify customer complaint. Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1 | System OK | ||||||||||||||||||
