FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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E - Pedal Goes Down Slowly

E1 CHECK BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
Check if condition occurs during actual stopping when applying the brake pedal while the vehicle is moving and then stopped. Does condition occur with vehicle stopped?
YES - Go to E2
NO - No action required. Perform Master Cylinder Abnormal Conditions Test

E2 CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
Perform Brake Master Cylinder Non-Pressure Leaks Test. Were any leaks found?
YES - Service as necessary. Add fluid and bleed system. Repeat E1.
NO - Go to E3

E3 PERFORM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BYPASS TEST
Perform brake master cylinder bypass test. Was a concern found?
YES - Replace Brake Master Cylinder. Add fluid and bleed system. Repeat E1.
NO - System OK.