Service Manual

Brakes (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Hard brake pedal. Incorrect brake lining material.
Restricted brake lines or hoses.
Brake pedal linkage binding.
Wheel locks. Contaminated brake linings.
Loose or damaged brake linings.
Wheel cylinder sticking.
Incorrect wheel bearing adjustment.
Brakes fade. Overheated brake drums.
Saturated brake linings.
Surge at slow speeds. Bent or out of round brake drums.
Chatter at fast speeds.
Shoe lock. Machining grooves in contact face of brake drums.
Weak hold down springs.
Brakes do not self adjust. Adjuster bolt seized in thread.
Adjuster lever does not engage star wheel.
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