Causes | Correction |
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Contaminated brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Excessive vehicle loading | Refer to the tire placard for the vehicle capacity specification. |
Leaking brake pipe or connection | Locate and repair the brake pipe or the connection. |
Leaking caliper piston seal | Repair or replace the caliper. |
Leaking master cylinder (internally) | Repair or replace the master cylinder. |
Air in the brake system | Bleed the brake system. |
Contaminated or 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 | Refinish the rotor surface or replace the rotor. |
Loose front or rear brake assembly | Locate and tighten loose brake components. |
Restricted brake fluid passage | Locate and repair the source of the brake fluid restriction. |
Improperly adjusted parking brake | Adjust the parking brake. |
Sticky caliper or caliper pistons | Repair or replace the caliper. |
Improper rear brake adjustment | Adjust the rear brake linings. |