Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
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Not enough braking force
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Brake fluid leakage from brake lines
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Locate leaking point and repair.
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Brake disc or pads stained with oil
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Clean or replace.
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Overheated brakes
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Determine cause and repair.
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Poor contact of shoes on brake drum
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Repair for proper contact.
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Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet with water
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Replace.
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Badly worn brake shoe linings
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Replace.
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Defective wheel cylinders
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Repair or replace.
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Malfunctioning caliper assembly
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Repair or replace.
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Air in system
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Bleed system.
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Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV
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Check or adjust.
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Broken sensor spring of LSPV
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Replace.
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Defective cooler of LSPV
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Replace.
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Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system), if equipped
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Check system and replace as necessary.
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