Troubleshooting assistant

Pick a problem area, choose the symptom, then follow the remedy links or step-by-step TSRM procedure.

Diagnostic codes

Areas /Brake System

Brake System

Brake system troubleshooting tables from the 1990 USDM TSRM.

Low or spongy pedal

Low or spongy pedal

Brakes drag

Brakes drag

Brakes pull

Brakes pull

Hard pedal but brakes inefficient

Hard pedal but brakes inefficient

Snapping or clicking noise when brakes are applied

Snapping or clicking noise when brakes are applied

Scraping or grinding noise when brakes are applied

Scraping or grinding noise when brakes are applied

Squeaking, squealing, groaning or chattering noise when brakes are applied

Squeaking, squealing, groaning or chattering noise when brakes are applied