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Normal braking pressure The pressure applied to the brake pedal during standard braking.
Warped brake rotors Brake rotors that are unevenly shaped, causing braking issues.
Contaminated brake fluid Brake fluid that has been mixed with foreign substances, affecting performance.
Internal leak in the master cylinder A failure within the master cylinder that allows brake fluid to escape.
Faulty brake booster A malfunctioning device that assists in applying the brakes.
Vacuum power brake booster test A procedure to check the functionality of the brake booster.
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Disconnect the vacuum hose To remove the hose connected to the brake booster to observe engine idle.
Pump the brake pedal To repeatedly press the brake pedal to build pressure in the brake system.
Depressurize an ABS system The process of releasing pressure from the ABS brake system.
Open the bleeder valves To allow brake fluid to escape from the brake system for maintenance.
Disconnect the ABS fuse To disable the ABS system for testing or maintenance.
Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times A method to depressurize the ABS system with the ignition off.
Run the ABS self-diagnostic test A procedure to check the functionality of the ABS system.
Dragging rear brakes A condition where the rear brakes do not fully release after being applied.
Warped drums Brake drums that are unevenly shaped, leading to braking issues.
Stuck parking brake cable A cable that is unable to release the parking brake fully.
Improperly adjusted brake shoes Brake shoes that are not set correctly, causing dragging brakes.
Leaking wheel cylinder A failure in the wheel cylinder that allows brake fluid to leak.
Faulty master cylinder A malfunctioning component that generates hydraulic pressure for the brakes.
Air in the brake lines Presence of air in the hydraulic brake lines, affecting braking performance.
Brake fluid levels The amount of brake fluid present in the brake system reservoir.
Normal pad wear The expected reduction in thickness of brake pads due to use.
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