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DEFINITION: Excessive Brake Pedal Travel | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | 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 3 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
3 | 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 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the brake rotors for the following:
Go to:
Do any of the above conditions apply? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | 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 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Inspect the axle seals for leakage. Is there any seal leakage? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | Replace the axle oil seals. Go to Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement in Rear Drive Axle. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | Inspect the brake assemblies for missing or loose attachments. Go to Disc Brake System Description in Disc Brakes. Are there any missing or loose attachments? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Replace or tighten the attachments as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Inspect the wheel cylinders and/or calipers for leakage. Are any of the components leaking? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Replace the leaking components. Go to:
Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Go to Brake Fluid Leaks. Is there any sign of leakage? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Replace the leaking components or tighten the leaking brake hose or pipe fittings. Go to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Inspect the master cylinder for leakage. Go to Master Cylinder Diagnosis. Is the master cylinder leaking? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Overhaul the master cylinder. Go to Master Cylinder Overhaul. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Inspect the brake system for air. Go to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding. Is there air in the system? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 18 | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Bleed the brake system. Go to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Inspect the brake fluid for contamination. Go to Brake Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling. Is the brake fluid contaminated? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Flush the hydraulic brake system. Go to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 20 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
