GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problems

Action

Leaking brake pipe, hose, or connection.

Refer to Brake Pipe Replacement .

Leaking piston seal.

Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul .

Leaking master cylinder.

Refer to Brake Fluid Leak .

Air in the brake system.

Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

Contaminated or improper brake fluid.

Refer to Master Cylinder Description .

Worn-out brake pads. Replace the brake pads.

Refer to Brake Pads Replacement .

Uneven brake pads wear. Replace the brake pads or correct the condition.

Refer to Brake Pads Replacement .

Glazed brake lining.

Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes.

Incorrect lining material. Replace the brake pads.

Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Contaminated brake pads. Replace the linings.

Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Brake pads damaged by abuse. Replace the linings.

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 Power Brake Booster Replacement .

Improperly adjusted parking brake.

Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment in Park Brake.

Sticking caliper or caliper pistons.

Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .