- 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.
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 (DRL Equipped) or Brake Warning System Description and Operation (Without DRLs)
^ Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
^ Brake Assist System Description and Operation
^ Disc Brake System Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Hydraulic Brake System.
^ 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.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

^ Brake Warning Indicator Always On (DRL Equipped)
With DRLS

or

Brake Warning Indicator Always On (Without DRLs)
- Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes

^ Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative (Without DRLs)
- Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes

or

Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative (DRL Equipped)
DRL Equipped

^ 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 Diagnosis

^ Brakes Self Apply When Turning Steering Wheel
Brakes Self Apply When Turning Steering Wheel