FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Pinpoint Test I: Brakes Drag



I1: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brakes.
^ Are the brakes functioning correctly?
-> Yes
Vehicle is OK.
-> No
Goto [I2]

I2: CHECK CALIPERS
1. Check the front caliper pistons for binding, leaking or sticking. For additional information, refer to Front Disc Brake. Check the rear caliper pistons for binding, leaking or sticking. For additional information, refer to Rear Disc Brake.
^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?
-> Yes
INSPECT the brake calipers and parking brake cables.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
Road test vehicle.
-> No
Goto [I3]

I3: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER
1. Check the brake booster connecting rod alignment and travel. For additional information, refer to Power Brake Actuation.
^ Is the connecting rod OK?
-> Yes
Vehicle is OK.
-> No
INSTALL a new brake booster. For additional information, TEST the system for normal operation.