PRECAUTIONS 1. Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it could affect the performance of the brake system and result in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with parts of the same part number or equivalent. 2. It is very important to keep parts and area clean when repairing the brake system. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page Low or spongy pedal | Brake pads worn | Replace brake pads | BR-14,20 | Leak in brake system | Repair leak | | Master cylinder faulty | Repair or replace master cylinder | BR-9 | Air in brake system | Bleed brake system | BR-7 | Cylinder faulty | Repair cylinder | BR-14,20 | Brake caliper worn or damaged | Repair brake calipers | BR-16,22 Brakes drag | Parking brake out of adjustment | Adjust parking brake | BR-8, 30 | Binding parking brake wire | Repair as necessary | | Booster push rod out of adjustment | Adjust push rod | BR-12 | Return spring faulty | Replace spring | BR-26 | Brake line restricted | Repair as necessary | | Pads cracked or distorted | Replace brake pads | BR-14,20 | Caliper piston sticking | Repair as necessary | | Adjuster broken | Replace adjuster | BR-26 | Master cylinder faulty | Repair or replace master cylinder | BR-9 Brakes pull | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | | Oil or grease on pads | Check for cause/replace pads | BR-14,20 | Brake pads distorted, worn or glazed | Replace brake pads or shoes | BR-14,20 | Disc out of round | Replace disc | BR-14,20 | Return spring faulty | Replace spring | BR-26 | Cylinder faulty | Repair cylinder | BR-14,20 | Piston frozen in caliper | Repair caliper | BR-16,22 | Disc brake pad sticking | Replace pads | BR-14,20