For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Brake system releases and returns to rest slowly; vehicle motion is hindered by brake system briefly after release of brake pedal.
1 | Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes
2 |

1. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for the following conditions:

• | Improper operation of wheel cylinder pistons, if equipped

• | Improper operation of caliper pistons

• | Internally damaged flexible brake hoses; hindering brake release

• | Contaminated brake fluid

• | Damaged or improperly operating master cylinder

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Inspect the brake assist system for the following conditions:

• | Binding, bent or damaged pedal pushrod, pedal, or pedal bracket

• | Damaged or improperly operating vacuum booster, if equipped

• | Restricted return hose from hydraulic booster, if equipped

• | Damaged or improperly operating hydraulic booster, if equipped

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Brake Assist System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

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Go to Step 4

4 |

1. Inspect the drum brake system, if equipped, for the following conditions:

• | Weak or damaged return spring or springs

• | Distorted or damaged linings

• | Out of round or damaged drum

• | Lack of lubrication on backing plate

• | Distorted or damaged backing plate

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5 |

1. Inspect the disc brake system for the following conditions:

• | Damaged or excessively worn caliper hardware and/or lining hardware

• | Distorted or damaged linings

• | Lack of lubrication or excessive corrosion on metal to metal contact surfaces

• | Bent or damaged caliper or mounting component

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

6 |

1. Install or connect components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.
2. Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test .

Is the condition still present?

Go to Step 2

System OK