Brake system malfunctions (Skoda Favorit)

Note: Before concluding that there is a problem with the brake system, check the condition of the tires, their pressure, and check the front wheel alignment.

When braking, the car pulls to the side

• Front or rear brake pads on one side are worn, damaged, or dirty (Section 1).
• The front brake caliper piston or rear brake cylinder is seized completely or partially (Section 1 or 9).
• On different sides of the car there are brake pads with linings made of different materials (Section 1).
• Brake caliper mounting bolts are loose (Section 1 or 9).
• The rear drum brake support shield mounting bolts are loose (Section 1 or 9).
• Steering or suspension components are worn or damaged (Section 10).

Noise (friction or squealing) when braking

• The brake pad is worn down to the metal base (Section 1).
• The brake disc or drum is badly rusted. (May occur after the car has been parked for a long time) (Section 1).
• There is a foreign object stuck between the brake disc and the mudguard (Section 1).

Excessive brake pedal travel

• The automatic rear brake adjuster does not work (Section 9).
• The master cylinder is damaged (Section 9).
• Air in the brake hydraulic system (Section 9).
• The vacuum booster unit is damaged (Section 9).

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The brake pedal feels springy when pressed

• Air in the brake hydraulic system (Section 9).
• Flexible rubber brake hoses in poor condition (Section 1 or 9).
• The master cylinder mounting nuts are loose (Section 9).
• The master cylinder is damaged (Section 9).

To stop the car, you have to press the brake pedal with excessive force

• The vacuum booster unit is damaged (Section 9).
• The brake booster vacuum hose is disconnected, damaged or pinched (Section 1 or 9).
• Malfunction in the brake system circuits (Section 9).
• The brake caliper or the piston of the wheel brake cylinder is seized (Section 1 or 9).
• Brake pads are not installed correctly (Section 1 or 9).
• The brake pads are not the correct type (Section 1 or 9).
• The brake pads are dirty (Section 1).

When braking, intense vibration is felt through the pedal or steering wheel

• Excessive disc runout or deformation of the front brake disc or rear drums (Section 9).
• The brake pad is worn out (Section 1).
• The front brake caliper or rear drum brake support plate mounting bolts are loose (Section 9).
• Suspension or steering components or their mountings are worn out (Section 10).

Wheel braking

• The brake caliper or the piston of the wheel brake cylinder is seized (Section 9).
• The handbrake mechanism or linkage is incorrectly adjusted (Section 1).
• The master cylinder is damaged (Section 9).

Under normal braking, the rear wheels lock up

• The rear brake pads are dirty (Section 1).
• The brake force adjustment valve is damaged (Section 9).