- 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.

Visual/Physical Inspection
Inspect for after market 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.
Inspect the power steering fluid reservoir for the proper power steering fluid level (vehicles with hydraulic power assist braking systems only).

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 Alarm Always On
^ Brake Warning Alarm Inoperative
^ Brake Pulsation
^ Brake System Noise
^ Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side
^ Braking Action Uneven - Front to Rear
^ Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
^ Brake Pedal Excessive Effort
^ Brakes Drag
^ Brake System Slow Release
^ Brake Fluid Loss
^ Brakes Self Apply When Turning Steering Wheel