Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes

Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

1. Perform the Brake System Vehicle Road Test before using the brake symptom tables in order to duplicate the customer's concern. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
2. Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
^ Brake Warning System Description and Operation
^ Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
^ Brake Assist System Description and Operation (Hydraulic Assist) Brake Assist System Description and Operation (Vacuum Assist)
^ Disc Brake System Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Hydraulic Brake System. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
^ Inspect the brake fluid reservoir for the proper brake fluid level.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Brake Warning Indicator Always On Brake Warning Indicator Always On
^ Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
^ Reduced Brake Power Message Displayed Reduced Brake Power Message Displayed
^ Brake Pulsation Brake Pulsation
^ Brake System Noise Brake System Noise
^ Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side
^ Braking Action Uneven - Front to Rear Braking Action Uneven - Front to Rear
^ Brake Pedal Excessive Travel Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
^ Brake Pedal Excessive Effort Brake Pedal Excessive Effort
^ Brakes Drag Brakes Drag
^ Brake System Slow Release Brake System Slow Release
^ Brake Fluid Loss Brake Fluid Loss
^ Brakes Self Apply When Turning Steering Wheel Brakes Self Apply When Turning Steering Wheel