Chevrolet Trax: Braking action uneven - pulls to one side
Test Description
The number below refer to the step number on the diagnostic table:
5
Suspension components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.
6
Steering components that are not operating correctly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.
Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side
BRAKING ACTION UNEVEN - FRONT TO REAR
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table:
5
Suspension components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.
Braking Action Uneven - Front to Rear
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BRAKE PEDAL EXCESSIVE TRAVEL
Brake Pedal Excessive Travel
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BRAKE PEDAL EXCESSIVE EFFORT
Brake Pedal Excessive Effort
BRAKES DRAG
Brakes Drag
BRAKE SYSTEM SLOW RELEASE
Brake System Slow Release
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BRAKE FLUID LOSS
Brake Fluid Loss
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DISC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
9
Lubricant leaks from non-brake system components may come in contact with and contaminate brake system components.
10
Lubricant leaks from non-brake system components may come in contact with and contaminate brake system components.
12
Disc brake rotor shields/backing plates that come in contact with disc brake rotors may cause brake system noise.
15
Disc brake rotor thickness variation that exceeds the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
19
Disc brake rotor thickness variation that exceeds the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
22
Disc brake rotor assembled lateral runout (LRO) that exceeds the maximum acceptable level can lead to thickness variation.
Disc Brake System Diagnosis
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DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table:
18
Drum brake backing plates that come in contact with brake drums may cause brake system noise.
Drum Brake System Diagnosis
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Brake Assist System Diagnosis
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Brake system vehicle road test
Preliminary Inspections
Visually inspect easily accessible brake system components for obvious
damage and/or leaks which may
indicate that the vehicle should not be driven until further inspectio
Brake pedal travel measurement and inspection
Special Tools
CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3-5 times,
or until the brake ped
Brake system external leak inspection
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution
In order to inspect for external brake fluid leaks, first inspect t
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Pictures and Movies (Picture System)
The infotainment system can view
picture files stored on a USB
storage device and devices that
support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP).
Picture System Information
Caution for Using Picture Files
File size:
JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels
(Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels
(Height).
BMP, PNG, GIF: With
Tires and wheels description and operation
Balancing Tires
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic.
Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies
that are statically unbalanced
cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This condition may eventually cause
uneven tire wear.
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