| Problem |
Possible
Causes |
Corrective
Action |
| Brake pedal low or to the
floor |
Air in brake system |
Re-bleed the brake system
according to the directions |
| Firm pedal, but
vehicle does not slow |
Incorrect fittings used |
Check to make sure proper
fittings were used, if they are too long, they car cover the piston fill
holes in the caliper. |
| Crushed hard line |
Make sure that none of the
brake lines are crushed. |
| Vehicle pulls to one side
when braking |
Vehicle is out of alignment |
Have vehicle aligned |
| Vibrating pedal under
braking: Cold Brakes |
Glazed disc surface |
Lightly sand (clean) disc |
| Vibrating pedal under
braking: Hot Brakes |
What at operating
temperature, disc is no longer straight |
New disc is needed |
| Soft brake
pedal: Cold |
Air in brake system |
Re-bleed the brake system
according to the directions |
| Bad Master cylinder |
Have checked and replace if
necessary |
| Soft brake
pedal: Hot |
System over-heated |
Allow to cool and re-bleed
system according to directions. |
| Brake fluid boiling |
Use higher quality brake
fluid |
| Wheel hits caliper |
|
Use spacers |
| Brake squeal |
Backing worn off brake pads |
Trade pad position (switch
outside pad for inside pad) |
