Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
BRAKE SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Refer to |
|---|---|---|
| Low pedal or spongy pedal | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | Refer to BLEEDING | |
| Piston seal (Worn or damaged) (Front disc brake) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Piston seal (Worn or damaged) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Wheel cylinder cup (Damaged) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Brake master cylinder (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Brake drag | Brake pedal free play (Minimum) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT |
| Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Rear drum brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSTALLATION | |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Cracked or distorted) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front disc brake piston (Stuck) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear disc brake piston (Stuck) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Piston (Stuck) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front disc brake piston (Frozen) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear disc brake piston (Frozen) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Piston (Frozen) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Tension or return spring (Faulty) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Booster system (Vacuum leaks) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Brake master cylinder (Faulty) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Brake pull | Front disc brake piston (Stuck) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Rear disc brake piston (Stuck) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Piston (Stuck) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Oily) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Oily) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Oily) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front disc brake piston (Frozen) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear disc brake piston (Frozen) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Piston (Frozen) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front disc (Scored) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear disc (Scored) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear brake drum (Scored) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Cracked or distorted) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Hard pedal but braking inefficient | Fluid leaks in brake system | - |
| Air in brake system | Refer to BLEEDING | |
| Front disc brake piston (Stuck) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear disc brake piston (Stuck) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Piston (Stuck) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Cracked or distorted) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Oily) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Oily) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Oily) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Glazed) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Glazed) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Glazed) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front disc (Scored) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear disc (Scored) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear brake drum (Scored) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Booster system (Vacuum leaks) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Noise from brakes | Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Pad (Cracked or distorted) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Cracked or distorted) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Installation bolt (Loose) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSTALLATION | |
| Installation bolt (Loose) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSTALLATION | |
| Front disc (Scored) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear disc (Scored) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear brake drum (Scored) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad support plate (Loose) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad support plate (Loose) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Sliding pin (Worn) (Front disc brake) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Sliding pin (Worn) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Pad (Dirty) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Dirty) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Dirty) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Glazed) (Front disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Pad (Glazed) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Brake shoe (Glazed) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Tension or return spring (Faulty) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Anti-squeal shim (Damaged) (Front disc brake) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Anti-squeal shim (Damaged) (Rear disc brake) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Shoe hold down spring (Damaged) (Rear drum brake) | Refer to REMOVAL |