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Brake System — General Information
206-00-16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (
CONTINUED
)
E1092 EN
07/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
K2: CHECK PUSH ROD ALIGNMENT
1
Check the brake booster push rod alignment
and travel.
• Is the push rod OK?
Yes
BLEED the brake system
.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new brake booster. TEST the
system for normal operation.
PINPOINT TEST L: SLOW OR INCOMPLETE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
L1: CHECK FOR BRAKE PEDAL RETURN
1
Run the engine at fast idle while making
several brake applications. Pull the brake pedal
rearward with approximately 44.5 N force.
Release the brake pedal and measure the
distance to the floor pan. Make a hard brake
application. Release the brake pedal and
measure the brake pedal to floor pan distance.
The brake pedal should return to its original
position.
• Did the brake pedal return to its original
position?
Yes
Vehicle OK.
No
GO TO
L2
L2: CHECK FOR BRAKE PEDAL BINDING
1
Check the brake pedal for free operation.
• Is the brake pedal operating freely?
Yes
INSTALL a new brake booster. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR or INSTALL new brake pedal bush-
ings. TEST the system for normal operation.
Component Tests
Hydraulic Leak Check
NOTE:
There is a common clutch and brake fluid
reservoir; therefore it is possible that a clutch leak
can lead to reduction in the reservoir level.
It is possible that all evidence of fluid leakage
may have washed off if the vehicle has been
operated in rain or snow, as brake fluid is water-
soluble. Refill the system, bleed then apply the
brakes several times. Examine the system to
verify that the reservoir fluid level is actually
dropping. Locate and repair the external leak. If
the fluid level drops and no external leak can be
found, check for a brake master cylinder bore
end seal leak.