Visual Inspection Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical	Electrical
Brake master cylinder Brake caliper Brake disc Brake pads Power brake booster Brake pedal linkage Vacuum booster hose Tires Foreign material	Central junction box (CJB) fuse 25 (10A) Parking brake switch Damaged or corroded wiring harness Brake master cylinder fluid level switch Adjustable pedals switch Adjustable pedals motor Electrical connector(s)

For low or spongy brake pedal concerns:

check and, if necessary, refill the brake master cylinder reservoir.
bleed the brake system and retest the brake pedal feel.
if the brake pedal is still low or feels spongy, check the brake pedal mounting for looseness and correct installation. Check the power brake booster and the brake master cylinder for loose mounting. Correct as necessary and retest the system for normal operation.

For a slow or incomplete brake pedal return concern:

inspect for binding, damage, correct installation or interference at the brake pedal.
check the power brake booster for binding, damage and correct installation.