For 1990-2009 cars

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.