GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Causes

Correction

Glazed brake linings

Replace the brake linings.

Leaking vacuum booster

Replace the vacuum booster.

Restricted passage in the vacuum booster

Locate and fix the source of the vacuum restriction in the vacuum booster.

Damaged vacuum booster

Replace the vacuum booster.

Worn out brake linings

Replace the brake linings.

Incorrect lining material

Replace the brake linings.

Contaminated brake linings

Replace the brake linings.

Linings damaged by abusive use

Replace the brake linings.

Restricted brake fluid passage

Locate and repair the brake fluid passage restriction.

Brake pedal linkage interference or binding

Repair or replace the brake pedal linkage.

Operator riding the brake pedal

Advise the operator of proper brake usage.

Low engine vacuum

Diagnose the low engine vacuum condition.

Excessive vehicle loading

Refer to the tire placard for the vehicle capacity specification.