Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Brake System Diagnosis

Inspect the brake pedal assembly for the following:

Are the components misaligned or binding?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

Repair or replace the cause of misalignment, interference or binding.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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Inspect the disc brake pads and brake shoe linings for the following:

Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes.

Do any of the above conditions apply?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

Replace the brake linings. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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Inspect the brake rotor for the following:

Do any of the above conditions apply?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

1. Refinish the brake rotor. Refer Brake Rotor Refinishing in Disc Brakes.
2. If refinishing the brake rotor results in a thickness that is less than the thinnest (Refinishing) thickness, replace the rotor. Refer to Component Specifications or Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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Inspect the Hydraulic Brake Booster for leaks. Refer to Seal Leak Diagnosis .

Is the Hydraulic Brake Booster leaking?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

Replace the Hydraulic Brake Booster. Refer to Power Brake Booster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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Check the master cylinder outlet ports for restricted passages. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

Are the outlet ports restricted?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

1. Overhaul the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul .
2. Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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Check the brake pipes and hoses for the following:

Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .

Do any of the above conditions apply?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Brake System Diagnosis

1. Determine the area of the restriction. This will involve the disassembly of individual brake lines and checking for low or no fluid output.
2. Flush the individual brake line or hose. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .
3. If the restriction cannot be removed, replace the brake hose or pipe as necessary.
4. Flush the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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Verify the proper brake system operation.

Does the original condition still exist?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Brake System Diagnosis

Verify customer concern.

Has the customer concern been verified?

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Go to Step 1

Go to Brake System Diagnosis