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# BRAKE SYSTEM > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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HINT:

  Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Symptom | Suspected area | See page
Low pedal or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | -
Air in brake system | Click here
Piston seals (worn or damaged, 2WD) | Click here
Piston seals (worn or damaged, 4WD) | Click here
Rear brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary, 2WD) | Click here
Rear brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary, 4WD) | Click here
Brake master cylinder (faulty) | Click here
Booster push rod (adjustment necessary) | Click here
Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (minimal) | Click here
Parking brake shoe lever travel (adjustment necessary) | Click here
No. 1 parking brake wire (stuck, 2WD) | Click here
No. 2 parking brake wire (stuck, 2WD) | Click here
No. 3 parking brake wire (stuck, 2WD) | Click here
No. 1 parking brake wire (stuck, 4WD) | Click here
No. 2 parking brake wire (stuck, 4WD) | Click here
No. 3 parking brake wire (stuck, 4WD) | Click here
Rear brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary, 2WD) | Click here
Rear brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary, 4WD) | Click here
Pad (cracked or distorted, 2WD) | Click here
Pad (cracked or distorted, 4WD) | Click here
Lining (cracked or distorted, 2WD) | Click here
Lining (cracked or distorted, 4WD) | Click here
Piston (stuck or frozen, 2WD front) | Click here
Piston (stuck or frozen, 2WD rear) | Click here
Piston (stuck or frozen, 4WD front) | Click here
Piston (stuck or frozen, 4WD rear) | Click here
Tension or return spring (faulty, 2WD) | Click here
Tension or return spring (faulty, 4WD) | Click here
Booster push rod (adjustment necessary) | Click here
Vacuum leaks in booster system | Click here
Brake master cylinder (faulty) | Click here
Brake pull | Piston (stuck or frozen, 2WD front) | Click here
Piston (stuck or frozen, 2WD rear) | Click here
Piston (stuck or frozen, 4WD front) | Click here
Piston (stuck or frozen, 4WD rear) | Click here
Pad (oily, cracked or distorted, 2WD) | Click here
Pad (oily, cracked or distorted, 4WD) | Click here
Lining (oily, cracked or distorted, 2WD) | Click here
Lining (oily, cracked or distorted, 4WD) | Click here
Disc (scored, 2WD) | Click here
Disc (scored, 4WD) | Click here
Brake pedal is depressed firmly but brake is insufficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | -
Air in brake system | Click here
Pad (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed 2WD) | Click here
Pad (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed 4WD) | Click here
Lining (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed 2WD) | Click here
Lining (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed 4WD) | Click here
Rear brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary, 2WD) | Click here
Rear brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary, 4WD) | Click here
Disc (scored, 2WD) | Click here
Disc (scored, 4WD) | Click here
Booster push rod (adjustment necessary) | Click here
Vacuum leaks in booster system | Click here
Noise from brakes | Pad (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed, 2WD) | Click here
Pad (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed, 4WD) | Click here
Lining (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed, 2WD) | Click here
Lining (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed, 4WD) | Click here
Installation bolt (2WD) | Click here
Installation bolt (4WD) | Click here
Disc (scored, 2WD) | Click here
Disc (scored, 4WD) | Click here
Pad support plate (loose) | Click here
Anchor, return or tension spring (faulty, 2WD) | Click here
Anchor, return or tension spring (faulty, 4WD) | Click here
Anti squeal shim (damaged, 2WD) | Click here
Anti squeal shim (damaged, 4WD) | Click here
Shoe hold down spring (damaged, 2WD) | Click here
Shoe hold down spring (damaged, 4WD) | Click here