Troubleshooting - Brakes
The Pedal Seems Spongy When the Engine is Stopped
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| The Pedal Seems Spongy When the Engine is Stopped. | |
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| Cause | Solution |
| There is air in the brake system. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
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| ( 1 ) | Caterpillar dealers have the tools and the trained personnel for this service. |
The Pedal Bottoms Out When the Engine is Stopped
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| The Pedal Bottoms Out When the Engine is Stopped. | |
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| Cause | Solution |
| The brake piston seal is leaking. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
| The brake discs are worn. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
| The pressure type brake bleeder is not sealing. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
| There is leakage in the brake valve. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
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| ( 1 ) | Caterpillar dealers have the tools and the trained personnel for this service. |
The Pedal Travels Too Far When the Engine is Running or There is a Kickback
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| The Pedal Travels Too Far When the Engine is Running or There is a Kickback. | |
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| Cause | Solution |
| There is leakage in the brake valve. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
| There is air in the brake system. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
| The brake piston seal is leaking. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
| The pressure type brake bleeder is not sealing. | Consult any Caterpillar dealer. (1) |
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| ( 1 ) | Caterpillar dealers have the tools and the trained personnel for this service. |
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