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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