Hyundai Accent (HC): Brake System (ABS/ESC) / Troubleshooting

- Troubleshooting Problem Symptoms Table Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the like cause of the problem. Check each part in order.If necessary, replace these parts.

SymptomSuspect AreaReference
Lower pedal or spongy pedal1. Brake system (Fluid leaks)
2. Brake system (Air in)
3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged)
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
5. Master cylinder (Inoperative)
repair
air·bleed
replace
adjust
replace
Brake drag1. Brake pedal free play (Minimum)
2. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment)
3. Parking brake wire (Sticking)
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
6. Piston (Stuck)
7. Piston (Frozen)
8. Anchor or Return spring (Inoperative)
9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)
10. Master cylinder (Inoperative)
adjust
adjust
repair
adjust
replace
replace
replace
replace
replace
replace
Brake pull1. Piston (Sticking)
2. Pad or lining (Oily)
3. Piston (Frozen)
4. Disc (Scored)
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
replace
replace
replace
replace
replace
Hard pedal but brake inefficient1. Brake system (Fluid leaks)
2. Brake system (Air in)
3. Pad or lining (Worn)
4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
5. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
6. Pad or lining (Oily)
7. Pad or lining (Glazed)
8. Disc (Scored)
9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)
repair
air·bleed
replace
replace
adjust
replace
replace
replace
replace
Noise from brake1. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
2. Installation bolt (Loosen)
3. Disc (Scored)
4. Sliding pin (Worn)
5. Pad or lining (Dirty)
6. Pad or lining (Glazed)
7. Anchor or Return spring (Faulty)
8. Brake pad shim (Damage)
9. Shoe hold-down spring (Damage)
replace
adjust
replace
replace
clean
replace
replace
replace
replace
Brake fades1. Master cylinder (Inoperative)replace
Brake vibration, pulsation1. Brake booster (Vacuum leaks)
2. Pedal free play
3. Master cylinder (Inoperative)
4. Caliper (Damage)
5. Master cylinder cap seal
6. Damaged brake lines
replace
adjust
replace
replace
replace
replace
Brake ChatterBrake chatter is usually caused by loose or worn components, or glazed or burnt linings. Rotors with hard spots can also contribute to brake chatter. Additional causes of chatter are out-of-tolerance rotors, brake lining not securely attached to the shoes, loose wheel bearings and contaminated brake lining.

Other information:

Hyundai Accent (HC) (2017 - 2022) Service Manual: Smart Key Unit

- Components Connector Pin Information NoConnector AConnector BConnector C 1-IGN 2 Relay outputBattery (+) 2SSB Switch 1 inputP CAN Low- 3Driver outside handle switch inputP CAN HighImmobilizer antenna power output 4-B CAN HighOutside handle antenna driver power output 5-B CAN LowOutside handle antenna assist power output 6-SSB Illumination (amber) outputBumper antenna power output 7RPM input-Interior antenna 1 power output 8Start feedback inputSSB Illumination (+) outputInterior a

Hyundai Accent (HC) (2017 - 2022) Service Manual: Troubleshooting

- Troubleshooting Trouble symptomSuspect areaRemedy  Clutch slipping • Car will not respond to engine speed during acceleration • Insufficient vehicle speed • Lack of power during uphill driving  Insufficient pedal free playAdjust Clogged hydraulic systemCorrect or replace parts Excessive wear of clutch disc facingReplace Hardened clutch disc facing, or oil on surfaceReplace Damaged pressure plate or flywheelReplace Weak or broken pressure springReplace Diff

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