Vacuum Booster Diagnosis Brakes Grab
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||
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DEFINITION: The brakes grab on and off. | ||||||||||||
1 | Inspect the hydraulic brake pipes and hoses. Are the hydraulic brake pipes and hoses damaged? | -- | ||||||||||
2 | Replace the hydraulic brake pipes and hoses as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Do the brakes still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
3 | Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder. Is the fluid level low in the master cylinder? | -- | ||||||||||
4 | Fill the reservoirs with the proper brake fluid. Inspect for leaks. Do the brakes still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
5 | Inspect the master cylinder seals. Are the master cylinder seals faulty? | -- | ||||||||||
6 | Repair or replace the master cylinder seals as necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Overhaul . Do the brakes still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
7 | Inspect the master cylinder casing. Is the master cylinder casing cracked? | -- | ||||||||||
8 | Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement . Do the brakes still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
9 | Look for leaks in the following components:
Do any of the components leak? | -- | ||||||||||
10 | Inspect and repair the leaking components as necessary. Do the brakes still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
11 | Inspect for air in the hydraulic system. Is there air in the hydraulic system? | -- | ||||||||||
12 | Bleed the hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding . Do the brakes still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
