Notice: Improperly tightened wheel bolts or nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. In order to avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel bolts or nuts to the proper torque specification.

Important: 

Was the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

1. Road test the vehicle where the following diagnostics will permit.
2. Apply the brakes when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 80 km/h (50 mph).
3. Observe the steering wheel.

Does the steering wheel shake when the brakes are applied?

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Go to Step 3

1. Road test the vehicle where the following diagnostics will permit.
2. Lightly apply and hold the PARK brake when the vehicle reaches approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) until the vehicle stops.

Does the vehicle lurch when the brakes are applied?

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Go to Step 4

System OK

Inspect the brake rotors for excessive thickness variation and excessive lateral runout. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Check , and Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check in Disc Brakes or Component Specifications in Drum Brakes.

Is the brake rotor or brake drum within specification?

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System OK

Go to Step 5

Resurface or replace the brake rotor(s) or brake drum(s). Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing or Brake Drum Refinishing . Replacing brake rotors or drum brakes. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement , Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes or Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes.

Did the repair correct the brake pedal pulsation?

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System OK

Go to Step 1