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BRAKES - BASE (Continued)
RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP
CONDITION
RED BRAKE WARNING
LAMP ON
BRAKE NOISE
CONDITION
CLICK OR SQUAWK ON
PEDAL APPLICATION
DISC BRAKE CHIRP
DISC BRAKE RATTLE OR
CLUNK
DISC BRAKE SQUEAK AT
LOW SPEED (WHILE
APPLYING LIGHT BRAKE
PEDAL EFFORT)
SCRAPING (METAL-TO-
METAL).
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Parking brake lever not fully
released.
2. Parking brake warning lamp
switch on parking brake lever.
3. Brake fluid level low in reservoir.
4. Brake fluid level switch.
5. Mechanical instrument cluster
(MIC) problem.
6. Amber ABS Warning Indicator
Lamp also illuminated.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Brake lamp switch.
2. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
Linkage.
3. Pedal pivot bushings
1. Excessive brake rotor runout.
2. Lack of lubricant on brake caliper
slides.
3. Caliper/shoes not fully seated.
1. Broken or missing anti-rattle
spring clips.
2. Caliper guide pins/bolts loose.
1. Brake shoe linings.
1. Foreign object interference with
brakes.
2. Brake shoes worn out.
CORRECTION
1. Release parking brake lever.
2. Inspect and replace switch as necessary.
3. Fill reservoir. Check entire system for
leaks. Repair or replace as required.
4. Disconnect switch wiring connector. If
lamp goes out, replace switch.
5. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic
information.
6. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic
information.
CORRECTION
1. Replace switch.
2. Lubricate BTSI linkage.
3. Lubricate pivot bushings. Replace if
necessary.
1. Follow brake rotor diagnosis and testing.
Correct as necessary.
2. Lubricate brake caliper slides.
3. Reseat caliper/shoes.
1. Replace anti-rattle spring clips.
2. Tighten guide pins/bolts.
1. Replace brake shoes.
1. Inspect brakes and remove foreign
object.
2. Replace brake shoes. Inspect rotors.
Reface or replace as necessary.
BRAKES 5 - 3
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