For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table? | Go to Step 2 | 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? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Inspect for worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged brake pedal system components.

• | 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 misaligned, bent, and/or damaged condition.

2. Replace the brake pedal system components that are worn, missing, misaligned, bent or damaged. Refer to the following procedures as necessary:

• | Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement

• | 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?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4 | Inspect for proper brake pedal travel. Refer to Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection . Is the brake pedal travel distance within the acceptable limits? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5
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 8 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect the brake assist system for proper operation. Refer to Brake Assist System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes
8 | Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test . Is the condition still present? | Go to Step 2 | System OK