Symptom A: Brakes Pull To One Side
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SYMPTOM A: BRAKES PULL TO ONE SIDE
| Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Tire Pressure Incorrect | Bring Tire To Correct Pressure |
| Unevenly Worn Tire Treads | Change Or Replace Tires |
| Oil On Pads/Liners | Replace Brake Pads, Check For Source Of Oil |
| Wrong Type Of Pads/Liners | Replace Brake Pads |
| Dirty Floating Caliper Recesses | Remove & Install Clean Floating Calipers |
| Guide Bolts Dirty Or Damaged | Replace Guide Bolts |
| Rear Wheel Alignment Adjusted Incorrectly | Check Wheel Alignment |
| Corrosion In Floating Calipers Or Wheel Cylinders | Remove & Install, Repair Or Replace Floating Calipers Or Wheel Cylinders |
| No Shock Absorber Action | Check Shock Absorbers & Replace If Necessary |
| Pad Of One Caliper Worn | Replace Brake Pads, Check Floating Caliper |
| Pad Glazed | Replace Brake Pads, Check Floating Caliper |