GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Causes

Correction

Sticky caliper or caliper pistons

Repair/replace the caliper.

Contaminated/improper brake fluid

Flush the brake system and repair the affected brake components.

Uneven brake lining material

Replace the brake linings.

Front and/or rear brake assembly attachment loose

Locate and tighten the loose brake components.

Restricted brake fluid passage

Locate and fix the source of the brake fluid restriction.

Improperly adjusted stoplamp switch

Adjust the stoplamp switch to specification.

Brake pedal linkage interference/binding

Repair/replace the brake pedal linkage.

Improperly adjusted parking brake

Adjust the parking brake.

Loose front suspension parts

Locate and tighten/repair/replace the loose front suspension components.

Operator riding the brake pedal

Advise the operator of proper brake usage.

Missing or weak pedal-return spring

Replace the pedal-return spring

Improperly adjusted booster push rod

Adjust the booster push rod.