Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Reason(s) |
| The pedal almost reaches the floor before the brakes are applied | Brake fluid level too low Leak in the pad Leak in the brake master cylinder (air bubbles in the master cylinder) Leak in the flexible brake hose Damage to the brake fluid line Brake line adapters are loose The rear brake adjusters are stuck |
| The brake pedal has a "springy" feel | The new pads didn't "settle" The brake discs or drums are badly cracked The brake cylinder mounting nuts are loose |
| The brake pedal feels "spongy" | Leak in the brake shoe or wheel cylinder Leak in the master brake cylinder (air bubbles in the master cylinder reservoir) Leak in hydraulic line, tube or hose Brake line adapters are loose Air in the hydraulic system |
| It takes a lot of effort to brake a car | Brake linings or pads are badly worn Recently installed new pads or pads have not yet "sat down" The brake pads or shoes have a harder coating, which causes an increase in the required pedal pressure The brake drums and linings are contaminated with oil, grease or brake fluid The vacuum booster is not working or is faulty |
| Uneven braking and skidding to one side | Linings and discs or drums are contaminated with oil, grease or hydraulic fluid Uneven tire pressure The brake shoe mount is loose The brake pad or linings are installed incorrectly Different wheels have different types of pads/shoes installed The front or rear suspension mounts are loose Brake discs or drums are badly worn, cracked or damaged |
| Brakes stick or lock | Air in the hydraulic system Stuck in wheel cylinders The handbrake cable is too tight |
| The rear wheels constantly lock up when braking hard | The pressure regulating valve is faulty or incorrectly adjusted |
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