DEFINITION: Braking action or stopping force sensitive or grabbing and/or more pronounced at the front or at the rear axle. Sensitive or grabbing brakes: Excessive brake jump-in force relative to brake pedal input.

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1. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for the following conditions:

•	Improper operation of caliper pistons

•	Kinked, pinched or damaged brake pipe or flexible brake hose

•	Brake fluid leak

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis.

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1. Inspect the disc brake system for the following conditions:

•	Contaminated linings

•	Glazed linings

•	Distorted, cracked or damaged linings

•	Excessively worn linings

•	Aftermarket linings

•	Damaged or excessively worn caliper hardware and/or lining hardware

•	Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of rotor friction surfaces

•	Glazed rotor friction surfaces

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis.

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1. Inspect the suspension system for the following conditions:

•	Loose suspension component connections

•	Excessively worn or damaged suspension components

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Suspension General Diagnosis.

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Go to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes

1. Install or connect components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.
2. Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test.

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System OK