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206-00-28
Brake System
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General Information
206-00-28
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PINPOINT TEST L : SLOW OR INCOMPLETE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
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L1: CHECK FOR BRAKE PEDAL RETURN
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Run the engine at fast idle while making several
brake applications. Pull the brake pedal rear-
ward with approximately 44.5 N (1 0 lbs) force.
Release the brake pedal and measure the
distance to the floor pan. Make a hard brake
application. Release the brake pedal and
measure the brake pedal to floor pan distance.
The brake pedal should return to its original
position.
Did the brake pedal return to its original posi-
tion?
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Yes
Vehicle OK.
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No
GO to L2.
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L2: CHECK FOR BRAKE PEDAL BINDING
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Check the brake pedal for free operation.
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Is the brake pedal operating freely?
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Yes
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INSTALL a new brake booster. REFER to:
(206-07 Power Brake Actuation)
Brake Booster
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LHD (Removal and lnstallation),
Brake Booster
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RHD (Removal and lnstallation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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No
REPAIR or INSTALL new brake pedal bush-
ings. REFER to: (206-06 Hydraulic Brake
Actuation)
Brake Pedal
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LHD, Vehicles With: Manual
Transaxle (Removal and lnstallation),
Brake Pedal
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LHD, Vehicles With: 4-Speed
Automatic Transmission (AW81-40), Vehicles
With: Automated Gearshift (Removal and
Installation),
Brake Pedal
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RHD (Removal and lnstallation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
Component Tests
It is possible that all evidence of fluid leakage may
have washed off if the vehicle has been operated
in rain or snow, as brake fluid is water-soluble.
Hydraulic Leak Check
Refill the system, bleed then apply the brakes
several times. Examine the system to verify that
NOTE:Thet-e is a common clutch and brake fluid
the reservoir fluid level is actually dropping. Locate
reservoir, therefore it is possible that a clutch leak
can lead to reduction in the reservoir level.
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2006.0 Fiesta
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