GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 486

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Brakes Hydraulic' Brakes 5-13
Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check (cont'd)
Symptom
Brakes Drag
Uneven Braking Action (Side to Side)
Causes
• Contaminated or imprope'r brake fluid. Refer to Brake '
Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling.
• Brake lining damage by abuse.
• Excessive lateral runout in rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor
Lateral Runout Check.
• Brake assembly attachments loose (including splash
shield).
• Restricted brake fluid passage.
• Improperly adjusted stoplamp switch or cruise control
vacuum dump. Refer to Stop/amp Switch Adjustment.
• Brake pedal linkage interference or binding. ·
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• Incorrect vacuum booster pushrod length.
• Loose front suspension parts.
• Operator riding the brake pedal.
• Sticking caliper or caliper pistons. Refer to Brake Caliper
Overhaul (Front) or Brake Caliper Overhaul (Rear).
• Parking brake not releasing.
• Caliper to knuckle clearance.
• Improper rear brake adjustment.
• Parking brake cables seized.
• Contaminated or improper brake fluid. Refer to Brake
Fluid and Brake Fluid Handling.
• Worn out brake lining.
• Uneven brake lining wear.
• Glazed brake lining.
• Incorrect brake lining material.
• Contaminated brake lining.
• Brake lining damage by abuse.
• Improper rotor surface finish.
• Scored rotor. Refer to Refinishing Brake Rotors (Front)
or Refinishing Brake Rotors (Rear).
• Brake assembly attachments loose (including splash
shield).
• Restricted brake fluid passage.
• Incorrect front wheel alignment.
• Incorrect tire pressure.
• Loose front suspension parts.
• Sticking caliper or caliper pistons. Refer to Brake Caliper
Overhaul (Front) or Brake Caliper Overhaul (Rear).
• Parking brake not releasing.
• Caliper to knuckle clearance.
• Rotor corroded.