GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom Table?

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Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

2

Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection .

Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable limits?

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  1. Inspect for worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged brake pedal system components.
  2. • For the brake pedal pushrod component inspection, refer to Brake Pedal Pushrod Inspection .
    • Inspect the brake pedal bushings for excessive wear and/or damage and inspect the brake pedal for a bent and/or damaged condition.
  3. Replace the brake pedal system components that are worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged, refer to the following procedure(s) as necessary.
  4. •  Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (for pedal pushrod replacement)

Did you find and replace any worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged brake pedal system components?

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4

Reinspect for proper brake pedal travel. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection .

Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable limits?

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5

Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

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6

Inspect the drum brake system, if equipped, for proper operation. Refer to Drum Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

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7

Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

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8

Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. Refer to Brake Assist System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

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Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

9

Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test .

Is the condition still present?

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System OK