Causes | Correction |
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Contaminated brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Excessive vehicle loading | See the tire placard for vehicle capacity specification. |
Leaking brake pipe/connection | Locate and fix the brake pipe/connection. |
Leaking caliper piston seal | Repair/replace the caliper. |
Leaking master cylinder (internally) | Repair/replace the master cylinder. |
Air in the brake system | Bleed the brake system. |
Contaminated/improper brake fluid | Flush the brake system and repair the affected brake components. |
Worn out brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Uneven brake lining material | Replace the brake linings. |
Glazed brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Incorrect lining material | Replace the brake linings. |
Linings damaged by abusive use | Replace the brake linings. |
Scored rotor | Recondition the rotor surface or replace the rotor. |
Front and/or rear brake assembly attachment loose | Locate and tighten the loose brake components. |
Restricted brake fluid passage | Locate and fix the source of the brake fluid restriction. |
Improperly adjusted parking brake | Adjust the parking brake. |
Sticky caliper or caliper pistons | Repair/replace the caliper. |
Improper rear brake adjustment | Adjust the rear brake linings. |
Improper brake fluid pressure proportioning | Replace the proportioning valve. |