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G874174P9: Brakes Drag

PINPOINT TEST G874174p9: BRAKES DRAG

G874174t30: ROAD TEST VEHICLE

1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brakes.

^ Are the brakes functioning correctly?

-> Yes
Vehicle is OK.

-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G874174t31.

G874174t31: CHECK BRAKE CALIPERS AND PARKING BRAKE CABLES

1. Check the front and rear caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking and parking brake cables for sticking/binding.

^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick, or the parking brake cables stick/bind?

-> Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as required. Test the system for normal operation. Road test vehicle if necessary.

-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G874174t32.

G874174t32: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER

1. Check the brake booster connecting rod alignment and travel.

^ Is the connecting rod OK?

-> Yes
Vehicle is OK.

-> No
INSTALL a new brake booster.
TEST the system for normal operation.