SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL POSSIBLE CODE 4

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1989 M VAN AND S/T MODELS

Some 1989 M-Van and S/T Trucks were built with Isolation/Dump Valve Assemblies (see Figure 1) that may contain small metal particles. These metal particles may lodge themselves between the Dump Valve Check Ball and Ball Seat. If this occurs, a pressure differential will occur between the Isolation Valve and the Dump Valve, causing the instrument panel brake light to come on, and set a Code 4 or Code 5. This condition will not affect the normal braking of the vehicle. However, Rear Wheel Antilock will be deactivated (and dash brake light will so indicate that the system is not active) and brake pedal feel will be soft/spongy.

IMPORTANT: The small metal particles will remain trapped inside the Isolation/Dump Valve and will not migrate into the remainder of the hydraulic system.

To eliminate this condition, replacement of the Isolation/Dump Valve is required.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MODEL ----------- ----------- ------ 15618244 Isolation/Dump Valve S/T and M

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