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Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side

Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

4

Suspension components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.

5

Steering components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.


Step Action Yes No
DEFINITION: Vehicle pulls to one side only when braking.
1
Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table? Go to Step 2 Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle
2

1. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for the following conditions.

• Kinked, pinched or damaged brake pipe or flexible brake hose

• Sticking or improperly operating caliper piston

• Brake fluid leak

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis .


Did you find and correct a condition? 		Go to Step 6 Go to Step 3
3

1. Inspect the disc brake system for the following conditions.

• Contaminated linings

• Glazed linings

• Distorted, cracked or damaged linings on one side

• Loose, damaged or missing caliper hardware and/or lining hardware

• Incorrect linings on one side

• Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of rotor friction surfaces; possibly due to brake drag

• Glazed rotor friction surfaces

• Bent or damaged caliper or mounting component

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis .


Did you find and correct a condition? 		Go to Step 6 Go to Step 4
4

1. Inspect the suspension system for the following conditions.

• Incorrect tire pressures

• Loose suspension component connections

• Excessively worn or damaged suspension components

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle .


Did you find and correct a condition? 		Go to Step 6 Go to Step 5
5

1. Inspect the steering system for the following conditions.

• Loose steering component connections

• Excessively worn or damaged steering components

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle .


Did you find and correct a condition? 		Go to Step 6 Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle
6

1. Install or connect components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.

2. Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test .


Is the condition still present? 		Go to Step 2 System OK