Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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DEFINITION: Braking action or stopping force sensitive or grabbing
and/or more pronounced at the front or at the rear axle. Sensitive
or grabbing brakes: Excessive brake jump-in force relative to brake
pedal input.
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1
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Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table?
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Go to Step 2
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2
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1. |
Inspect the hydraulic brake system for the
following conditions. |
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Improper operation of wheel cylinder pistons, if
equipped |
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Improper operation of caliper pistons |
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Kinked, pinched or damaged brake pipe or flexible
brake hose |
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Improperly functioning proportioning valve, if
equipped |
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Improper operation of dynamic rear proportioning
(DRP) system, if equipped |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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Go to Step 3
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3
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Inspect the disc brake system for the following
conditions. |
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Distorted, cracked or damaged linings |
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Excessively worn linings |
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Damaged or excessively worn caliper hardware
and/or lining hardware |
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Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of
rotor friction surfaces |
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Glazed rotor friction surfaces |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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4
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Inspect the suspension system for the following
conditions. |
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Loose suspension component connections |
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Excessively worn or damaged suspension
components |
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2. |
Adjust, repair or replace components as
necessary. |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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Go to Step 5
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5
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1. |
Inspect the brake assist system for the following
conditions. |
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Binding, bent or damaged pedal pushrod, pedal, or
pedal bracket |
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Damaged or improperly operating vacuum booster, if
equipped |
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Damaged or improperly operating hydraulic booster,
if equipped |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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6
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1. |
Install or connect components that were removed or
disconnected during diagnosis. |
Is the condition still present?
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Go to Step 2
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System OK
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