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Excessive Pedal Travel or Effort

1. Worn brake lining.
2. Shoe and lining knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
3. Piston and shoe and lining assembly not properly seated or positioned.
4. Air leak or insufficient fluid in system or caliper.
5. Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
6. Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
7. Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
8. Shoe out of flat more than .005 inch.
9. Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
10. Improperly ground rear brake shoe and lining assemblies.