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Brake System — General Information
206-00-14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (
CONTINUED
)
E1092 EN
07/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
I2: ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
1
Road test the vehicle and apply the brakes.
• Are the brakes functioning correctly?
Yes
Vehicle OK.
No
INSPECT individual wheel cylinders or cali-
pers for binding or sticking components.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
BLEED the brake system.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
PINPOINT TEST J: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
J1: CHECK BRAKE APPLICATION
1
With the engine off, apply and release the
brake pedal five times to deplete all vacuum
from the brake booster. Apply the brake pedal,
hold with light pressure. Start the engine.
• Does the brake pedal hold?
Yes
GO TO
J2
No
J2: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER FOR LEAKS
1
Run the engine at medium idle, release the
accelerator pedal and turn the engine off. Wait
90 seconds and apply the brakes. Two or more
brake applications should be power assisted.
• Does the brake booster work?
Yes
Vehicle OK.
No
GO TO
J3
J3: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
1
Disconnect the vacuum hose, for the brake
booster check valve at the manifold. Blow into
the hose attached to the brake booster check
valve.
• Does air pass through the valve?
Yes
INSTALL a new brake booster check valve.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No