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DEFINITION: Vehicle exhibits abnormal noise when braking; vehicle may exhibit abnormal noise during motion just after brake pedal release.
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Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes
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Inspect the disc brake system for the following conditions.
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Lining wear indicator contact with rotor
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Debris trapped between rotor and splash shield or backing plate; and/or debris trapped between rotor and linings
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Distorted, cracked or damaged linings
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Excessively worn linings
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Damaged or excessively worn caliper hardware and/or lining hardware
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Incorrectly installed, loose or missing caliper hardware and/or lining hardware
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Lack of lubrication or excessive corrosion on metal to metal contact surfaces
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Bent or damaged splash shield or backing plate
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Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of rotor friction surfaces
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Glazed rotor friction surfaces
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Bent or damaged caliper or mounting component
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Inspect the brake assist system for the following conditions.
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Lack of lubrication or excessively worn pushrod or pedal pivots or pivot bushings
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Bent or damaged pedal pushrod, pedal, or pedal bracket
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Damaged or improperly operating vacuum booster and/or check valve, if equipped
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Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary.
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Inspect the hydraulic brake system for the following conditions.
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Improper operation of caliper pistons
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Contaminated brake fluid
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Inspect the park brake system for proper operation. Refer to
Park Brake System Diagnosis
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Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes
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Install or connect any components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.
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Is the condition still present?
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System OK
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