Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
Brakes lock up under light brake pedal force | Brake pads Brake flexible hose Brake disc Brake calipers and/or guide pins | INSPECT the brake system components. INSTALL new components as necessary. |
ABS | REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Diagnosis and Testing). | |
Excessive brake pedal travel (low/spongy pedal) | Brake fluid leaks and/or air in the system | INSPECT the system for leaks. REPAIR as necessary. BLEED the system. REFER to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures). |
Brake master cylinder | CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder - Bypass Condition Component Test. | |
Brake calipers and/or guide pins | INSPECT the brake calipers and guide pins. INSTALL new components as necessary. | |
Brake flexible hose | INSPECT the brake flexible hoses during brake application. INSTALL a new brake hose as necessary. REFER to: Front Brake Flexible Hose (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Brake Flexible Hose - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Rear Brake Flexible Hose (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Rear Brake Flexible Hose - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation). | |
Erratic brake pedal travel | Brake pedal | INSPECT the brake pedal for binding, obstructions and correct interface to booster rod. REPAIR as necessary. CHECK the brake pedal fasteners for correct torque. REFER to: Brake Pedal and Bracket - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - 3160/6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82 (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Brake Pedal and Bracket - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R80 (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation). |
ABS | REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Diagnosis and Testing). | |
Brake drag | Parking brake component | INSPECT the parking brake system. INSTALL new components as necessary. |
Brake caliper and/or guide pins Brake flexible hose Brake booster | INSPECT the brake system components. INSTALL new components as necessary. | |
Brake master cylinder | CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder - Compensator Port Component Test. |
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