Note: To be sure it is the braking system that is at fault, make sure the tires are in good condition and properly inflated, that the front wheel alignments are within the recommended limits, and that the vehicle is evenly loaded. In addition to checking the condition of all pipes, hoses and connections, in case of possible malfunctions of the anti-lock braking system, contact a service station.
Vehicle skids to one side when braking
- Worn, damaged or dirty front or rear brake pads on one side (Chapters 1 and 9).
- Seized front or rear brake piston (Chapters 1 and 9).
- Brake pads made of various materials (Chapters 1 and 9).
- Loose brake caliper bolts (Chapter 9).
- Worn or damaged suspension or steering components (Chapters 1 and 10).
Noise (high-pitched screech) when applying the brakes
- Wear to metal brake pad lining (Chapters 1 and 9).
- Excessive brake disc corrosion (may occur during long-term storage of the car) (Chapters 1 and 9).
- Entry of a foreign object (a piece of stone, etc.) (Chapters 1 and 9).
The brake pedal falls off
- Air in the hydraulic system (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Destruction of flexible hoses of the brake system (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Loosening master cylinder nuts (Chapter 9).
- Faulty master cylinder (Chapter 9).
Excessive brake pedal travel
- Faulty master cylinder (Chapter 9).
- Air in the hydraulic system (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Malfunction of the vacuum amplifier of brakes (Chapter 9).
Excessive brake pedal force required to stop the vehicle
- Faulty vacuum booster (Chapter 9).
- Disconnected or damaged brake booster vacuum hose (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Malfunction of the primary or secondary hydraulic circuit (Chapter 9).
- Brake caliper piston sticking (Chapter 9).
- Incorrect installation of brake pads (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Installing the wrong type of brake pads (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Dirt on the brake pad (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Vacuum Pump Malfunction - Diesel Models (Chapter 9).
When braking, intense vibration is felt through the brake pedal or steering wheel
- Excessive wear or warpage on the front or rear discs (Chapters 1 and 9).
- Wear of brake pads (Chapter 1 and 9).
- Loose brake caliper bolts (Chapter 9).
- Worn suspension or steering components or bearings (Chapter 1 and 10).
Brake sticking
- Stuck brake caliper piston (Chapter 9).
- Incorrectly adjusted parking brake mechanism (Chapter 9).
- Faulty master cylinder (Chapter 9).
Locking rear brakes during normal braking
- Dirty rear brake pads (Chapters 1 and 9).
- Warped rear brake discs (Chapters 1 and 9).