Vehicle pulls to one side (Brakes not working uniformly)
Precautions: Precautions for Brake Service · Precautions for Brakes · General safety (00)
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Vehicle pulls to one side (Brakes not working uniformly)
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Pads and/or disc are wet with water or stained with oil in some brakes
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Clean or replace.
•Front Brake Disc:
 •Front Brake Pad: •Rear Brake Disc: •Rear Brake Pad: |
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Disc is out of round in some brakes
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Replace.
•Front:
•Rear: |
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Tires are inflated unequally
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Inflate equally.
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Disturbed front wheel alignment
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Adjust as specified.
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Unmatched tires on the same axle
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Tires with approximately the same amount of tread should be used on the same axle.
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Restricted brake pipes or hoses
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Check for damage and replace pipes and/or hoses if necessary.
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Malfunctioning caliper assembly
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Check for stuck or sluggish pistons and proper lubrication of caliper slide pin.
•Front:
•Rear: |
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Loose suspension parts
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Check all suspension mountings.
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Loose calipers
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Check and tighten bolts to specified torque.
•Front:
•Rear: |