GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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1

Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table?

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Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

2

Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

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3

Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. Refer to Brake Assist System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

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4

Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

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5

Is the vehicle equipped with Rotor Internaldrum Parking Brake System?

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Go to Step 8

6

Make sure the park brake shoes are not adjusted too tightly, otherwise noise may occur in some conditions.

Are the parking brake shoes adjusted too tightly?

Go to Step 7

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7

  1. Clean and inspect the parking brake shoes for excessive wear and/or damage.
  2. Inspect the rotor drum for excessive wear, fading, hotspot and excessive pass of radial.
  3. If any of these conditions are present, replace the affected components.
  4. Adjust the parking brake system.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect the parking brake system for proper operation. Refer to Park Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

9

Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test .

Is the condition still present?

Go to Step 2

System OK