GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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1

Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

2

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

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 3

3

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

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Separate the brake booster pushrod from the brake pedal. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement , or Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement , if equipped.
  2. Inspect the brake corners to determine if the brake drag condition is still present.

Do the brake corners still exhibit the brake drag condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the brake pedal assembly. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement , or Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement , if equipped.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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6

  1. Separate the master cylinder from the brake booster. Do not disconnect any brake pipes. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
  2. Inspect the brake corners to determine if the brake drag condition is still present.

Do the brake corners still exhibit the brake drag condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the brake booster assembly. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

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

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

9

  1. Install or connect components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.
  2. Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test .

Is the condition still present?

Go to Step 2

System OK