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Troubleshooting
Brakes
Problem
Brake pedal goes to the floor.
Brake pedal is spongy.
Brakes pull to either side.
Brakes squeal.
Transaxle and Brakes
Possible Cause
Rear brake shoes are excessively worn.
Front brake pads are excessively worn.
Brake fluid level low.
Brake fluid leak at hose, caliper or wheel cylinder.
Brake master cylinder faulty.
Rear brake drums are excessively worn or damaged.
Rear brake shoes are not burnished.
Air in brake lines.
Tire pressure is incorrect or uneven between tires.
Brake linings are contaminated.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Rear brake shoes are distorted.
Tires on same axle are unmatched.
Brake lining is glazed or saturated.
Rear shoe--to--shoe springs are weak or broken.
Rear brake shoes are distorted.
Brake drums and shoes are dusty.
Rear brake drums are scored or out--of--round.
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