5-S1
ME8200, ME9000, WSM
BRAKES
1. TROUBLESHOOTING
W1014322
Symptom Probable Cause Solution
Reference
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Poor Braking Force Brake pedal free travel excessive Adjust 5-S4
Brake disc worn Replace 5-S12
Brake piston warped Replace 5-S12
Brake oil insufficient or improper Replenish or change
with specified oil
G-8, 28
Brake oil leakage from brake pipes, bleeder,
master cylinder or equalizer
Repair or replace –
Master cylinder or equalizer malfunctioning Repair or replace 8-S35
Uneven Braking
Force
Brake pedal free travel unevenly adjusted Adjust 5-S4
Brake disc worn Replace 5-S12
Brake piston warped Replace 5-S12
Brake oil leakage from brake pipes, bleeder,
master cylinder or equalizer
Repair or replace –
Master cylinder or equalizer malfunctioning Repair or replace 8-S35
Brake Drags Brake pedal free travel too small Adjust 5-S4
Master cylinder return spring weaken or broken Replace 8-S35
Master cylinder malfunctioning Repair or replace 8-S35
Brake seal failure Replace 5-S10
Brake lines clogged Clean –
Brake pedal return spring weaken or broken Replace 8-S35
Brake oil improper Change with
specified oil
G-8
Spongy Brake Pedal Brake oil insufficient or improper Replenish or change
with specified oil
G-8, 28
Air in brake system Bleed air 5-S6
Brake Oil Consumed
Excessively
Brake seal failure Replace 5-S10
Brake oil leakage in brake lines Repair or replace –
Poor Parking Brake
Force
Parking brake lever free play excessive Adjust 5-S7, 8
Parking Brake Drags Parking brake lever free play too small Adjust 5-S7, 8
Trailer Brake Drags Trailer brake pilot pipe clogged Clean 8-S36
Trailer brake valve malfunctioning Repair or replace 8-S36
Poor Trailer Brake
Force
Trailer brake pilot pipe clogged Clean 8-S36
Trailer brake valve malfunctioning Repair or replace 8-S36
Air in brake system Bleed air 5-S6
Master cylinder malfunctioning Repair or replace 8-S35