PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.
Brake System|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Low or spongy pedal |
Fluid leaks in brake system |
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Air in brake system |
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Master cylinder (faulty) |
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Brake drag |
Brake pedal free play (insufficient) |
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Parking brake pedal travel (out of adjustment) |
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Parking brake cable assembly (sticking) |
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Parking brake shoe clearance (out of adjustment) |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (front) |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (rear) |
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Vacuum leaks in booster system |
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Master cylinder (faulty) |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (front) |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (rear) |
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Pad (oil or grease contamination) (front) |
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Pad (oil or grease contamination) (rear) |
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Disc (uneven wear) (front) |
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Disc (uneven wear) (rear) |
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Hard pedal but braking is insufficient |
Fluid leaks in brake system |
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Air in brake system |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (front) |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (rear) |
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Pad (oil or grease contamination) (front) |
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Pad (oil or grease contamination) (rear) |
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Pad (burnt or overheated) (front) |
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Pad (burnt or overheated) (rear) |
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Disc (uneven wear) (front) |
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Disc (uneven wear) (rear) |
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Vacuum leaks in booster system |
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Noise from brakes |
Cylinder mounting bolt (loose) (front) |
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Cylinder mounting bolt (loose) (rear) |
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Disc (scored) (front) |
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Disc (scored) (rear) |
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Pad support plate (loose) (front) |
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Pad support plate (loose) (rear) |
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Slide pin (wear) (front) |
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Slide pin (wear) (rear) |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (front) |
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Pad (cracked or distorted) (rear) |
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Pad (dirty) (front) |
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Pad (dirty) (rear) |
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Pad (burnt or overheated) (front) |
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Pad (burnt or overheated) (rear) |
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Anti-squeal shim (damaged) (front) |
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Anti-squeal shim (damaged) (rear) |
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Precaution
Parking BrakeBrake Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU is connected to the combination meter via CAN communication.
If any of the following is detected, the brake warning light remains on:
The skid control ECU connector is disconnected from the skid control
ECU.
T ...
SRS Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
The SRS warning light is located on the combination meter assembly.
When the SRS is normal, the SRS warning light comes on for approximately 6 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from off to ON, and then goes off automatically.
If ther ...
Lost Communication with Power Source Control (B278C)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when LIN communication between the certification ECU (smart
key ECU assembly) and power management control ECU stops for more than 10 seconds.
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
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