
206-00-15
Brake System — General Information
206-00-15
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (
CONTINUED
)
E1092 EN
07/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
J4: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE VACUUM
1
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake
booster check valve. Run the engine at idle.
Check the supply with a vacuum gauge.
• Is the vacuum pressure above 40.5 kPa (12 in-
Hg) with the brake booster non-operational?
Yes
GO TO
J5
No
REPAIR or INSTALL a new vacuum hose
and fittings. TEST the system for normal
operation.
J5: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER
1
Check the brake booster. GO to the
component test procedure in this section.
• Is the brake booster OK?
Yes
GO TO
J6
No
INSTALL a new brake booster. TEST the
system for normal operation.
J6: CHECK BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE
1
Disconnect the actuator rod from the pedal pin
and apply the brake pedal fully.
• Did the pedal move freely?
Yes
No
REPAIR or INSTALL new brake pedal bush-
ings. TEST the system for normal operation.
PINPOINT TEST K: BRAKE NOISE
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
K1: CHECK FOR PEDAL NOISE
1
Inspect the brake pads and brake shoes for
excessive wear.
- Run the engine at idle for 10 seconds or
longer. Apply the brake pedal and listen for
noise. Compare results with a known good
system.
• Was a noise present?
Yes
No
Vehicle OK.