GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Causes

Correction

Sticky caliper or caliper pistons

Repair or replace the caliper.

Contaminated or improper brake fluid

Flush the brake system and repair the affected brake components.

Uneven brake lining material

Replace the brake linings.

Loose front or rear brake assembly attachment

Locate and tighten the loose brake components.

Restricted brake fluid passage

Locate and repair the source of the brake fluid restriction.

Improperly adjusted stoplamp switch

Adjust the stoplamp switch to specification.

Brake pedal linkage interference/binding

Repair or replace the brake pedal linkage.

Improperly adjusted parking brake

Adjust the parking brake.

Loose front suspension parts

Locate and tighten, repair or replace the loose front suspension components.

Operator riding brake pedal

Advise the operator of the proper brake usage.