Ford 2002 Bantam - Excessive or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel; Brakes Drag

206-00-13 Brake System — General Information 206-00-13
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
E1092 EN 07/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
G3: BRAKE SHOES OR BRAKE PADS INSPECTION
1 Inspect the brake shoes or brake pads are
correctly fitted and for grease or fluid
contamination or wear concerns.
• Are there any concerns?
 Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
PINPOINT TEST H: EXCESSIVE OR ERRATIC BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
H1: ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
1 Road test the vehicle under rough road
conditions. Apply the brakes slowly.
• Is the pedal travel OK?
 Yes
Vehicle OK.
 No
GO TO H2
H2: CHECK WHEEL BEARING
1 Check for loose front wheel bearings.
• Are the front wheel bearings loose?
 Yes
CHECK the front wheel hub-retaining nut.
INSTALL a new front wheel bearing(s) if
worn or damaged,REFER to Section 204-01.
TEST the system for normal operation.
 No
CHECK the front brake disc(s) for thickness
variances. INSTALL new components as
necessary. TEST the system for normal op-
eration.
PINPOINT TEST I: BRAKES DRAG
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
I1: CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER
1 Check the brake booster push rod alignment
and pedal travel.
• Is the push rod and pedal travel OK?
 Yes
GO TO I2
 No
INSTALL a new brake booster. TEST the
system for normal operation.