- The red brake warning indicator is always on
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- FILL the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX line.
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- Circuit.
- Instrument Cluster
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- Red brake warning indicator inoperative
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- CHECK the tires for uneven or excessive wear, and correct inflation.
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- Brake pads or shoes.
- Brake components.
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- CHECK the tires for uneven or excessive wear, and correct inflation.
- CHECK the brake pads and shoes for uneven taper or excessive wear. REPAIR as necessary.
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- Suspension component.
- Wheel alignment.
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- Brake pedal goes down fast
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- INSPECT the system for leaks. FILL the brake master cylinder reservoir. BLEED the system. REFER to BLEEDING-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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- The brake pedal eases down slowly
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- Brake lockup under light brake pedal force
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- CHECK the brake pads and shoes for uneven taper or excessive wear. REPAIR as necessary.
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- CHECK the brake components for correct operation. REPAIR as necessary.
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- REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE
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- Anti-lock brake control system.
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- Excessive/erratic brake pedal travel
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- Leak in hydraulic system.
- Air in system.
- Disc brake caliper(s) or wheel cylinder(s).
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- CHECK the brake pads for excessive wear.
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- CHECK the brake pedal for binding or obstructions. REPAIR as necessary.
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- Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
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- REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to PARKING BRAKE
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- Brake caliper guide pins.
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- Disc brake caliper(s) or wheel cylinder(s).
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- Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
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- Vibration when the brakes are applied
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- Uneven brake pad or brake shoe wear.
- Brake disc pad transfer.
- Brake disc or drum.
- Suspension components.
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- Brake caliper guide pins.
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- Excessive brake pedal effort
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- Brake booster check valve.
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- Brake booster manifold vacuum hose.
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- REROUTE, REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary.
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- Brake pressure differential valve.
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- Slow or incomplete brake pedal return
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- Brake pedal binding.
- Power brake booster binding.
- Brake master cylinder.
- Rear brake shoe retracting springs.
- Brake pedal return spring.
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- Caliper mounting bolts loose.
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- Damaged or worn caliper guide pins or retainers.
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- CHECK the caliper guide pins and retainers for lubrication and correct operation. LUBRICATE or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS
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- Missing or damaged anti - rattle clips or springs.
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- Clicking noise - with brakes applied with ABS brakes
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- ABS hydraulic control unit.
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- Squealing noise - occurs on first (morning) brake application
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- Acceptable condition. Caused by humidity and low brake pad temperature.
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- Squealing noise - a continuous squeal
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- Brake pads or shoes worn below minimum thickness.
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- INSPECT brake pads and shoes for excessive wear, taper wear or uneven wear. VERIFY brake pads and shoes are within minimum specifications. REFER to BRAKE PADS
and BRAKE SHOES
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- Squealing noise - an intermittent squeal brought on by cold, heat, water, mud or snow
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- Groaning noise - occurs at low speeds with brake lightly applied (creeping)
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- Grinding noise - continuous
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- Brake pads or shoes worn below minimum thickness.
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- INSPECT the brake pads, brake discs, brake shoes, brake drums and attaching hardware for damage. VERIFY brake components are within specifications. REFER to SPECIFICATIONS
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- Brake pads or shoes contaminated with grease or oil.
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