Braking Action Uneven - Front to Rear
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Braking Action Uneven - Front to Rear
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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
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Suspension components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.
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Action
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Yes
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No
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DEFINITION: Braking action or stopping force sensitive or grabbing and/or more pronounced at the front or at the rear axle. Sensitive or grabbing brakes: Excessive brake jump-in force relative to brake pedal input.
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Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes
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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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Kinked, pinched or damaged brake pipe or flexible brake hose
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Inspect the disc brake system for the following conditions.
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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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Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of rotor friction surfaces
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Glazed rotor friction surfaces
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Inspect the suspension system for the following conditions.
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Loose suspension component connections
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Excessively worn or damaged suspension components
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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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