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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Brakes pull or drift
  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads.
  • Brake shoes.
  • Brake components.
  • Suspension component.
  • Red brake warning indicator always on
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.
  • Soft brake pedal
  • Air in system.
  • BLEED the system.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • ABS system.
  • Brakes lock up during light brake pedal force
  • Disc brake component.
  • Drum brake component.
  • Parking brake component.
  • Anti-lock brake control system.
  • Excessive/erratic brake pedal travel
  • Leak in hydraulic system.
  • Air in system.
  • Disc brake caliper.
  • Drum brake components.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • Brake vibration/shudder - occurs when brakes are applied
  • Uneven disc or drum wear.
  • Uneven disc brake pad or lining transfer.
  • Suspension components.
  • Brakes drag
  • Parking brake component.
  • Disc brake caliper.
  • REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. REFER to DISC & DRUM .
  • Drum brake component.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • Excessive brake pedal effort
  • Power brake booster.
  • Power brake booster check valve.
  • Power brake booster hose.
  • Red brake warning indicator inoperative
  • Circuit.
  • Bulb.
  • Brake noise
  • Disc brake component.
  • MACHINE or INSTALL new as necessary. REFER to DISC & DRUM .
  • Drum brake component
  • Brake pedal goes down fast
  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • The pedal eases down slowly
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • Vibration when brakes are applied
  • Brake discs.