Hyundai Santa Cruz Owners & Service Manuals

Hyundai Santa Cruz: Brake System / Troubleshooting

- Troubleshooting Problem Symptoms Table Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem.Check each part in order.If necessary, replace these parts.

SymptomExpected causeCountermeasure
Lower pedal or sponge pedalBrake system (oil leakage)Repair
Brake system (air inflow)Air bleeding out procedure
Piston seal (worn out or damaged)Replace
Master cylinder (malfunction)Replace
Brake dragBrake pedal free separation (minimum)Adjust
Pad and lining (twisted or cracked)Replace
Piston (trapped)Replace
Piston (frozen)Replace
Anker or return spring (malfunction)Replace
Booster system (Vacuum leaks)Repair
Master cylinder (malfunction)Replace
Uneven brakePiston (trapped)Replace
Pad and lining (oil stain, cracked or twisted)Replace
Heavy pedal and brake troubleBrake system (oil leakage, air inflow)Perform air bleeding procedure
Pad or lining (worned out)Replace
Pad or lining (cracked or twisted)Replace
Rear brake shoe separation (adjustment trouble)Adjust
Pad or lining (oil stain)Replace
Pad or lining (slippery)Replace
Disc (scratched)Replace
Booster system (Vacuum leaks)Repair
Noise from brakePad or lining (cracked or twisted)Replace
Looseness of wheel bolt and caliperAdjust
Pad sliding trouble (Pad uneven worn out)Replace
Pad or lining (dirty)Cleaning
Pad or lining (slippery)Pad replacement
Anker or return spring (malfunction)Replace
Brake pad shim (damaged)Replace
Hold down spring (damaged)Replace
Foreign substance stucked between disc and padCleaning
Corrosion on disc Test drive vehicle to get rid of corrosion between rotor and pads.
Caved discReplace
Poor braking performance
(at highway speeds)
Pad or lining (worned out)Replace
Master cylinder (malfunction)Replace
Brake vibrationBrake booster (Vacuum leaks)Repair
Pedal free separationAdjust
Master cylinder (malfunction)Replace
Damaged on master cylinder capReplace
Damaged on brake lineReplace
Caliper returning trouble (while tire is turning, check the noise)Replace
Transformed discReplace

    Specifications
    - Specifications ItemSpecification Master cylinderTypeTandem I.D. mm (in)22.22 mm (0.87 in.) Piston stroke mm (in) 45 mm (1.77 in.) Brake boosterType11" Boosting ratio10 : 1 Front disc brakeT ...

    Special Service Tools
    - Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name)IllustrationUse 09581-11000Piston expander Spreading the front disc brake piston 09527 - 2W110Sensor cap installer Used for installing wheel speed s ...

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