HYDRAULIC BRAKES 4A – 5
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
DIAGNOSIS
BRAKE SYSTEM TESTING
Brakes should be tested on a dry, clean, reasonably
smooth and level roadway. A true test of brake perfor-
mance cannot be made if the roadway is wet, greasy, or
covered with loose dirt whereby all tires do not grip the
road equally. Testing will also be adversely affected if the
roadway is crowned so as to throw the weight so roughly
that the wheels tend to bounce.
Test the brakes at different vehicle speeds with both light
and heavy pedal pressure; however, avoid locking the
brakes and sliding the tires. Locked brakes and sliding
tires do not indicate brake efficiency since heavily braked,
but turning, wheels will stop the vehicle in less distance
than locked brakes. More tire–to–road friction is present
with a heavily–braked, turning tire than with a sliding tire.
Because of the high deceleration capability, a firmer pedal
may be felt at higher deceleration levels.
There are three major external conditions that affect brake
performance:
S Tires having unequal contact and grip of the road
will cause unequal braking. Tires must be equally
inflated, and the tread pattern of the right and the
left tires must be approximately equal.
S Unequal loading of the vehicle can affect the brake
performance since the most heavily loaded wheels
require more braking power, and thus more braking
effort, than the others.
S Misalignment of the wheels, particularly conditions
of excessive camber and caster, will cause the
brakes to pull to one side.
To check for brake fluid leaks, hold constant foot pressure
on the pedal with the engine running at idle and the shift
lever in NEUTRAL. If the pedal gradually falls away with
the constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leak-
ing. Perform a visual check to confirm any suspected
leaks.
Check the master cylinder fluid level. While a slight drop
in the reservoir level results from normal lining wear, an ab-
normally low level indicates a leak in the system. The hy-
draulic system may be leaking either internally or external-
ly. Refer to the procedure below to check the master
cylinder. Also, the system may appear to pass this test
while still having a slight leak. If the fluid level is normal,
check the vacuum booster pushrod length. If an incorrect
pushrod length is found, adjust or replace the rod.
Check the master cylinder using the following procedure:
S Check for a cracked master cylinder casting or
brake fluid leaking around the master cylinder.
Leaks are indicated only if there is at least one drop
of fluid. A damp condition is not abnormal.S Check for a binding pedal linkage and for an incor-
rect pushrod length. If both of these parts are in
satisfactory condition, disassemble the master cyl-
inder and check for an elongated or swollen primary
cylinder or piston seals. If swollen seals are found,
substandard or contaminated brake fluid should be
suspected. If contaminated brake fluid is found, all
the components should be disassembled and
cleaned, and all the rubber components should be
replaced. All of the pipes must also be flushed.
Improper brake fluid, or mineral oil or water in the fluid,
may cause the brake fluid to boil or cause deterioration of
the rubber components. If the primary piston cups in the
master cylinder are swollen, then the rubber parts have
deteriorated. This deterioration may also be evidenced by
swollen wheel cylinder piston seals on the drum brake
wheels.
If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all the hy-
draulic parts and wash the parts with alcohol. Dry these
parts with compressed air before reassembly to keep alco-
hol out of the system. Replace all the rubber parts in the
system, including the hoses. Also, when working on the
brake mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings. If exces-
sive fluid is found, replace the linings.
If the master cylinder piston seals are in satisfactory condi-
tion, check for leaks or excessive heat conditions. If these
conditions are not found, drain the fluid, flush the master
cylinder with brake fluid, refill the master cylinder, and
bleed the system. Refer to ”Manual Bleeding the Brakes”
or”Pressure Bleeding the Brakes” in this section.
BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION
The hydraulic brake hoses should be inspected at least
twice a year. The brake hose assembly should be checked
for road hazard damage, cracks, chafing of the outer cov-
er, and for leaks or blisters. Inspect the hoses for proper
routing and mounting. A brake hose that rubs on a suspen-
sion component will wear and eventually fail. A light and
a mirror may be needed for an adequate inspection. If any
of the above conditions are observed on the brake hose,
adjust or replace the hose as necessary.
WARNING LAMP OPERATION
This brake system uses a BRAKE warning lamp located
in the instrument panel cluster. When the ignition switch
is in the START position, the BRAKE warning lamp should
glow and go OFF when the ignition switch returns to the
RUN position.
The following conditions will activate the BRAKE lamp:
S Parking brake applied. The light should be ON
whenever the parking brake is applied and the igni-
tion switch is ON.
S Low fluid level. A low fluid level in the master cylin-
der will turn the BRAKE lamp ON.
S EBD system is disabled. The light should be ON
when the EBD system is malfunctioning.
4A – 12IHYDRAULIC BRAKES
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
12. Slowly push and hold the brake pedal one time.
13. Remove the bleeder valve dust cover and loosen
the bleeder screw to purge the air from the cylinder.
14. Tighten the bleeder screw.
Tighten
Tighten the bleeder screw to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
15. Slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds
before proceeding with the next step.
Important : Rapid pumping of the brake pedal pushes the
master cylinder secondary piston down the bore in a man-
ner that makes it difficult to bleed the system.
16. Repeat the sequence, including the 15–second
wait, until all the air is removed. It may be neces-
sary to repeat the sequence 10 or more times to
remove all the air.
17. Locate the front bleeder caps.
18. Proceed to bleed the front brakes following the ap-
propriate sequence, beginning with step 12.
19. Check the brake pedal for sponginess. Repeat the
entire bleeding procedure to correct this condition.
20. Replace the bleeder valve dust cover.
PRESSURE BLEEDING THE BRAKES
Notice : Pressure bleeding equipment must be of the dia-
phragm type. It must have a rubber diaphragm between
the air supply and the brake fluid to prevent air, moisture,
oil, and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic
system. Contamination could lead to deterioration of the
braking components and loss of braking action.
1. Disconnect the master cylinder electrical connector.
2. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap.
3. Connect the bleeder with the adapter to the master
cylinder reservoir.
4. For vehicles with the antilock braking system
(ABS), locate and remove the hydraulic modulator
bleeder valves. Refer to Section 4F, Antilock Brake
System.
5. Charge the bleeder ball to 140 to 172 kPa (20 to 25
psi).
6. Connect the line to the adapter. Open the line
valve.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Important : The bleeding sequence is as follows: right
rear, left front, left rear and right front.
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 4F – 7
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
DIAGNOSIS
J3B14F04
60A Ef230A Ef5
2
42
C107 C105
2
C110
G106
A19
A13 A1 A14
C110 C202
C202WHT LT GRN
DK
GRN LT GRN/
BLK
BLK
DK BLUDK BLU
PPL/WHT
PPL/WHT ABS
TCS Parking
Brake
Hot at all times
RED REDRED/WHT
Ignition
Switch
RED
RED
I/P Cluster
EBCM8
20
22 2216 41
1211
18 1621
1
C107
10A F410AF11
32 31
43
6 62 C201
C201 C201C201
C110 C202
Hot in Run and Start
30
4
1711
C202
15
B15
DLC
(Data Link
Connector)12
G106
BLK/WHTOil Feeding
Connector
”2” Ter.
BRNBRN BRN
BRN PNK PNK PNK
19J1
59B1
ONStart Lock
Acc
IG1
19
DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK
The Diagnostic Circuit Check is an organized approach to
identifying a problem created by an antilock brake system
(ABS) malfunction. It must be the starting point for any
ABS complaint diagnosis because it directs the service
technician to the next logical step in diagnosing the com-
plaint.
Diagnostic Process
Perform the following steps in order when servicing the
ABS/EBD system. Failure to do so may result in the loss
of important diagnostic data and may lead to difficulties
and time–consuming diagnosis procedures.1. Perform the tests of the table below.
2. Perform a road test if directed by the table.
S Test drive the vehicle while using the snapshot
feature of the scan tool.
S Perform normal acceleration, stopping, and turn-
ing maneuvers.
S If this does not reproduce the malfunction, per-
form an ABS stop on a low friction surface such
as gravel.
3. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) after all
system malfunctions have been corrected.
Diagnostic Circuit Check
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
11. Install the scan tool.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON.
3. Select the Data List mode.
Is the scan tool receiving data from the electronic
brake control module (EBCM) ?–Go to Step 2Go to Step 6
2Check the display.
Are there any current DTCs displayed?–Refer to the ap-
plicable DTC
tableGo to Step 3
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 4F – 9
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
J3B14F04
60A Ef230A Ef5
2
42
C107 C105
2
C110
G106
A19
A13 A1 A14
C110 C202
C202WHT LT GRN
DK
GRN LT GRN/
BLK
BLK
DK BLUDK BLU
PPL/WHT
PPL/WHT ABS
TCS Parking
Brake
Hot at all times
RED REDRED/WHT
Ignition
Switch
RED
RED
I/P Cluster
EBCM8
20
22 2216 41
1211
18 1621
1
C107
10A F410AF11
32 31
43
6 62 C201
C201 C201C201
C110 C202
Hot in Run and Start
30
4
1711
C202
15
B15
DLC
(Data Link
Connector)12
G106
BLK/WHTOil Feeding
Connector
”2” Ter.
BRNBRN BRN
BRN PNK PNK PNK
19J1
59B1
ONStart Lock
Acc
IG1
19
ABS INDICATOR LAMP INOPERATIVE
Circuit Description
Battery voltage is supplied to the ABS warning lamp with
the ignition switch in the ON or START positions. The
warning lamp can be activated only by the ABS control
module internally supplying ground to terminal 20 or by the
shorting bar in the ABS module connector when it is dis-
connected from the module.
Diagnosis
This procedure checks for a problem in the wiring, a faulty
ground, a voltage supply problem, a burned out indicator
lamp, or a contact problem in a connector.
Cause(s)
S A fuse has blown.
S The indicator lamp has burned out.S There is a corroded or broken connector terminal.
S There is a faulty ground connection.
S There is a broken wire in a wiring harness.
S The EBCM is faulty.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to step(s) on the diagnostic
table.
1. This test checks for any DTCs that may cause the
ABS indicator lamp to be inoperative.
2. This test verifies an inoperative lamp condition.
3. This test checks for voltage on the lamp circuit.
4. This begins a series of tests of the circuit from the
indicator lamp to the EBCM and ground.
19. This begins a series of tests of the voltage supply
circuits that power the indicator lamp.
ABS Indicator Lamp Inoperative
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Install the scan tool and check for any DTCs.
Is any DTC set?–Go to the chart
for the DTCGo to Step 2
21. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the scan tool.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Observe the ABS indicator lamp.
Does the lamp illuminate for about 4 seconds, then
turn off?–Go to ”Intermit-
tents and Poor
Connections”Go to Step 3
4F – 10IANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
StepNo Yes Value(s) Action
3With the ignition still ON, observe the oil pressure
lamp.
Is the oil pressure lamp illuminated?–Go to Step 4Go to Step 19
41. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect connector from the electronic brake
control module (EBCM).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate?–Go to Step 5Go to Step 8
5S Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
S Examine terminals 19 and 20 at the EBCM
connector on both the ABS wiring harness and
on the EBCM.
Is there a poor connection at any of these terminals?–Go to Step 6Go to Step 7
6Repair the faulty terminals or replace the ABS unit
as required.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
7Replace the ABS unit.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
8S Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
S Disconnect the wire from the negative battery
terminal.
S Measure the resistance between the negative
battery wire, which is attached to ground, and
the shorting bar in the EBCM connector.
Does the resistance match the specified value?0 WGo to Step 10Go to Step 9
9Repair the open or high resistance in the circuit from
EBCM connector, terminal 19 to ground G106.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
101. Remove the I/P cluster.
2. Remove and check the ABS indicator bulb.
Is the bulb burned out?–Go to Step 11Go to Step 12
111. Replace the ABS indicator bulb.
2. Install the I/P cluster.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
12Check the continuity at the I/P cluster connector ter-
minal A13.
Does the ohmmeter show the specified value?0 WGo to Step 14Go to Step 13
13Repair the contact at the I/P cluster connector termi-
nal A13.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
14Check the wiring harnesses and the connectors in
circuit LT GRN/BLK from the I/P cluster terminal A13
to terminal 20 of the EBCM connector.
Does the ohmmeter show the specified value?Go to Step 15Go to Step 16
15Repair the open or high resistance found.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
16Check for continuity between terminal 19 of the ABS
connector and ground G106.
Does the ground connection match the specified val-
ue?0 WGo to Step 17Go to Step 18
4F – 12IANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
J3B14F04
60A Ef230A Ef5
2
42
C107 C105
2
C110
G106
A19
A13 A1 A14
C110 C202
C202WHT LT GRN
DK
GRN LT GRN/
BLK
BLK
DK BLUDK BLU
PPL/WHT
PPL/WHT ABS
TCS Parking
Brake
Hot at all times
RED REDRED/WHT
Ignition
Switch
RED
RED
I/P Cluster
EBCM8
20
22 2216 41
1211
18 1621
1
C107
10A F410AF11
32 31
43
6 62 C201
C201 C201C201
C110 C202
Hot in Run and Start
30
4
1711
C202
15
B15
DLC
(Data Link
Connector)12
G106
BLK/WHTOil Feeding
Connector
”2” Ter.
BRNBRN BRN
BRN PNK PNK PNK
19J1
59B1
ONStart Lock
Acc
IG1
19
POWER SUPPLY TO CONTROL MODULE, NO DTCS
STORED
Circuit Description
Battery voltage is supplied to the electronic brake control
module (EBCM) through fuse F11 in the I/P fuse block, to
terminal 15 of the EBCM connector. The voltage is present
when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
Diagnosis
This test checks for battery output, proper grounding,
blown fuses, a faulty ignition switch, and problems in the
circuitry.
Cause(s)
S The battery is defective.
S There is a defective ground connection.
S A connector is damaged.
S A wire is broken or shorted.
S A fuse is blown.
S The ignition switch is malfunctioning.Fail Action
ABS action is disabled during the period of low voltage.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to step(s) on the diagnostic
table.
1. This step determines whether there is voltage at
the battery and the high current source.
7. This step checks for voltage at the ignition 1
source.
11. This step begins the check for voltage at the EBCM
end of the ABS harness.
15. This step checks for a defective ground connection.
16. This is a check for a defective EBCM connector.
Diagnostic Aids
It is very important to perform a thorough inspection of the
wiring and the connectors. Failure to do so may result in
misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with a reappear-
ance of the malfunction.
4F – 16IANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
J3B14F04
60A Ef230A Ef5
2
42
C107 C105
2
C110
G106
A19
A13 A1 A14
C110 C202
C202WHT LT GRN
DK
GRN LT GRN/
BLK
BLK
DK BLUDK BLU
PPL/WHT
PPL/WHT ABS
TCS Parking
Brake
Hot at all times
RED REDRED/WHT
Ignition
Switch
RED
RED
I/P Cluster
EBCM8
20
22 2216 41
1211
18 1621
1
C107
10A F410AF11
32 31
43
6 62 C201
C201 C201C201
C110 C202
Hot in Run and Start
30
4
1711
C202
15
B15
DLC
(Data Link
Connector)12
G106
BLK/WHTOil Feeding
Connector
”2” Ter.
BRNBRN BRN
BRN PNK PNK PNK
19J1
59B1
ONStart Lock
Acc
IG1
19
ABS INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY,
NO DTCS STORED
Circuit Description
Battery voltage is supplied to the ABS warning lamp with
the ignition switch in the ON or START position. The warn-
ing lamp should be activated only by the ABS control mod-
ule internally supplying ground to terminal 20.
Diagnosis
This procedure checks for a short to ground in the wiring
or a defective electronic brake control module (EBCM).Cause(s)
S There is a short to ground in the circuit between the
cluster terminal A13 and the EBCM terminal 20.
S The EBCM is faulty.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to step(s) on the diagnostic
table.
3. This step determines whether the EBCM is faulty.
5. This begins a search for a short to ground in the
circuit between the ABS indicator lamp and the
EBCM.
4F – 18IANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
J3B14F04
60A Ef230A Ef5
2
42
C107 C105
2
C110
G106
A19
A13 A1 A14
C110 C202
C202WHT LT GRN
DK
GRN LT GRN/
BLK
BLK
DK BLUDK BLU
PPL/WHT
PPL/WHT ABS
TCS Parking
Brake
Hot at all times
RED REDRED/WHT
Ignition
Switch
RED
RED
I/P Cluster
EBCM8
20
22 2216 41
1211
18 1621
1
C107
10A F410AF11
32 31
43
6 62 C201
C201 C201C201
C110 C202
Hot in Run and Start
30
4
1711
C202
15
B15
DLC
(Data Link
Connector)12
G106
BLK/WHTOil Feeding
Connector
”2” Ter.
BRNBRN BRN
BRN PNK PNK PNK
19J1
59B1
ONStart Lock
Acc
IG1
19
ELECTRONIC BRAKE–FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
SYSTEM INDICATOR LAMP INOPERATIVE
Circuit Description
Battery voltage is supplied to the EBD warning lamp with
the ignition switch in the ON or START position. The warn-
ing lamp can be activated only by the ABS control module
internally supplying ground to terminal 21.
Diagnosis
This procedure checks for a problem in the wiring, a faulty
ground, a voltage supply problem, a burned out indicator
lamp, or a contact problem in a connector.
Cause(s)
S A fuse has blown.
S The indicator lamp has burned out.
S There is a corroded or broken connector terminal.S There is a faulty ground connection.
S There is a broken wire in a wiring harness.
S The EBCM is faulty.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to step(s) on the diagnostic
table.
1. This test checks for any DTCs that may cause the
EBD indicator lamp to be inoperative.
2. This test verifies an inoperative lamp condition.
3. This test checks for voltage on the lamp circuit.
4. This begins a series of tests of the circuit from the
indicator lamp to the EBCM and ground.
19. This begins a series of tests of the voltage supply
circuits that power the indicator lamp.