Page K-6
MECHANICAL BRAKES
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings..
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Refer to the following troubleshooting table only after the
thorough visual inspection, Periodic Brake Performance
Test (PBPT), and Aggressive Stop Test is performed
(Ref. Fig. 6 on Page K-6).
Condition
Possible Cause
Correction
Fails Brake Performance Test by stop-
ping in a longer distance than normal
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Brake pedal not returning
Brake not adjusting
Check for binding of brake pedal
Check brake pedal free travel
Check brake cables
Check brake adjusters
Check pedal pivot
Brake shoes wet
Check again when shoes are dry
Brake cables damaged or sticky
Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
Brake shoes severely worn
Replace
Brake shoes glazed
Sand shoes with emery cloth provided that
shoes have .06" (1.5 mm) min. material
System not adjusted properly
Check and adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Check and repair
Cracked brake drum
Replace
Starting 2001 Model Year - In excess of
1 1/8" (2.9 cm) free pedal travel (Soft
Pedal)
Prior to 2001 Model Year - In excess of
2 1/4" (5.7 cm) free pedal travel (Soft
Pedal)
Low pedal force at parking brake latch
Adjust per manual
Brake cables damaged
Replace
Brake return bumper out of adjustment
Adjust per manual
End of brake cable loose from anchor
brackets
Check and repair
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
System not adjusted properly
Adjust per Manual
Starting 2001 Model Year - Less than
7/8" (2.2 cm) free pedal travel (Hard
Pedal)
Prior to 2001 Model Year - Less than 2"
(5 cm) free pedal travel (Hard Pedal)
High pedal force at parking brake latch
Adjust per Manual
Brake cables damaged or sticky
Check brake cable and replace if sticky or
damaged
System not adjusted properly
Check and adjust per manual
Wheel brake failure due to severely
worn or damaged components
Replace all severely worn or damaged
components
Fig. 6 Troubleshooting Table