Problems | Action |
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Contaminated or improper brake fluid. | Refer to Master Cylinder Description . |
Worn-out brake lining. Replace the brake pads. | Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes. |
Uneven brake wear. Replace or correct. Glazed brake pads. | Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes. |
Incorrect brake pads material. Replace the brake pads. | Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes. |
Contaminated brake lining. Replace the linings. | Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes. |
Brake pads damaged by abuse. | Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes. |
Heat spotted or scored discs. | Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing . |
Brake assembly attachments are missing or loose. | Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . |
Restricted brake fluid passage. | Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . |
Improperly adjusted parking brake. | Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment in Park Brake. |
Incorrect front end alignment. | Refer to Front Caster Adjustment , Front Camber Adjustment , Front Toe Adjustment , Checking and Correcting King Pin Inclination , and Stop Screw Adjustment in Wheel Alignment. |
Incorrect tire pressure. | Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
Loose front suspension attachments. | Refer to Wander or Poor Steering Stability in Front Suspension. |
Sticking caliper or caliper pistons. | Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement . |
Parking brake not releasing. | Refer to Park Brake. Parking Brake Shoe Inspection |