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 the area clean when repairing the brake system. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page Low or spongy pedal | Brake pads worn | Replace pads | BR-23, 31 | Leak in brake system | Repair leak | | Master cylinder faulty | Repair or replace master cylinder | BR-9 | Air in brake system | Bleed brake system | BR-6 | Brake cylinder faulty | Repair cylinder | BR-26, 34 | Piston seal worn or damaged | Repair brake cylinder | BR-26, 34 Brakes drag | Parking brake out of adjustment | Adjust parking brake | BR-45 | Binding parking brake wire | Repair as necessary | | Booster push rod out of adjustment | Adjust push rod | BR-21 | Tension or return spring faulty | Replace spring | BR-39 | Brake line restricted | Repair as necessary | | Lining cracked or distorted | Replace shoe | BR-39 | Pad cracked or distorted | Replace pad | BR-23, 31 | Caliper piston sticking | Repair as necessary | BR-26, 34 | Master cylinder faulty | Repair or replace master cylinder | BR-9 Brakes pull | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | | Oil or grease on shoes or pads | Check for cause. Replace shoes or pads | | Brake shoes distorted, lining worn or glazed | Replace brake shoes | BR-39 | Brake pads distorted, worn or glazed | Replace pads | BR-23, 31 | Disc out of round | Replace disc | BR-26, 39 | Tension or return spring faulty | Replace spring | | Brake cylinder faulty | Repair cylinder | BR-26, 34 | Piston frozen in brake cylinder | Repair cylinder | BR-26, 34 | Caliper pads sticking | Replace pads | BR-23, 31 Hard pedal but brakes inefficient | Oil or grease on shoes or pads | Check for cause. Replace shoes or pads | | Brake pads distorted, worn or glazed | Replace pads | BR-23, 31 | Piston frozen in brake cylinder | Repair cylinder | BR-26, 34 | Brake booster faulty | Repair booster | BR-20 | Vacuum leaks | Repair as necessary | | Brake line restricted | Repair as necessary |