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RED BRAKE WARNING LAMP CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION RED BRAKE WARNING 1. Parking brake lever not fully 1. Release parking brake lever. 2. Parking brake warning lamp 2. Inspect and replace switch as necessary. 3. Brake fluid level low in reservoir. 3. Fill reservoir. Check entire system for 4. Brake fluid level switch. 4. Disconnect switch wiring connector. If 5. Mechanical instrument cluster 5. Refer to Chassis Diagnostic Procedures BRAKE NOISE CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION DISC BRAKE CHIRP 1. Excessive brake rotor runout. 1. Follow brake rotor diagnosis and testing. 2. Lack of lubricant on brake caliper 2. Lubricate brake caliper slides. DISC BRAKE RATTLE OR 1. Broken or missing anti-rattle 1. Replace brake shoes. 2. Caliper guide pins loose. 2. Tighten guide pins. DISC BRAKE SQUEAK AT 1. Brake shoe linings. 1. Replace brake shoes. DRUM BRAKE CHIRP 1. Lack of lubricant on brake shoe 1. Lubricate shoe contact areas on brake 2. Wheel cylinder out of alignment. 2. Loosen wheel cylinder mounting bolts, DRUM BRAKE CLUNK 1. Drum(s) have threaded machined 1. Reface or replace drake drums as DRUM BRAKE HOWL OR 1. Lack of lubricant on brake shoe 1. Lubricate shoe contact areas on brake 2. Rear brake shoes. 2. Replace rear brake shoes. DRUM BRAKE SCRAPING 1. ABS wheel speed sensor or tone 1. Inspect, correct or replace faulty SCRAPING (METAL-TO- 1. Foreign object interference with 1. Inspect brakes and remove foreign 2. Brake shoes worn out. 2. Replace brake shoes. Inspect rotors and JX BRAKES 5 - 11 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued) |