SERVICE MANUAL
  Applies to: Hyundai Coupe/Tiburon 1998-2001
GROUP
Brake Systems General
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TROUBLESHOOTING 
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Noise or vibration when brakes are applied
Backing plate or caliper improperly mounted
Correct

Loose backing plate or caliper mounting bolts
Retighten

Unevenly worn or cracked brake drum or brake disc
Replace

Foreign material in brake drum
Clean

Seized pad or lining contact surface
Replace

Excessive caliper to pad assembly clearance
Correct

Uneven pad contact
Correct

Lack of lubrication in sliding parts
Lubricate

Loose suspension parts
Retighten
Vehicle pulls to one side when brakes are applied
Difference in left and right tire inflation pressure
Adjust

Improper front wheel alignment
Adjust

Inadequate contact of pad or lining
Correct

Grease or oil on pad or lining surface
Replace

Drum eccentricity or uneven wear
Replace

Incorrect wheel cylinder installation
Correct

Auto adjuster malfunction
Correct
Insufficient braking power
Low or contaminated brake fluid
Replenish or change

Air in brake system
Bleed the system

Brake booster malfunction
Correct

Inadequate contact of pad or lining
Correct

Grease or oil on pad surface
Replace

Auto adjuster malfunction
Correct

Overheated brake rotor due to dragging of pad or lining
Correct

Restricted brake line
Correct

Proportioning valve malfunction
Replace
Increased pedal stroke (Reduced pedal to floorboard clearance)
Air in brake system
Bleed the system

Brake fluid leaks
Correct

Auto adjuster malfunction
Correct

Excessive push rod to master cylinder clearance
Adjust
Brake drag
Incomplete release of parking brake
Correct

Incorrect parking brake adjustment
Adjust

Weak brake pedal return spring
Replace

Restricted master cylinder return pod
Correct

Broken rear drum brake shoe return spring
Replace

Lack of lubrication in sliding pads
Lubricate

Defective master cylinder check valve or piston return spring
Replace

Insufficient push rod to master cylinder clearance
Replace
Insufficient parking brake function
Worn brake lining
Replace

Grease or oil on lining surface
Replace

Parking brake cable sticking
Replace

Auto adjuster malfunction
Correct

Excessive parking brake lever stroke
Adjust the parking brake lever stroke or check the parking brake cable routing