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Test Description

The number below refer to the step number on the diagnostic table:

  1. 5 

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

  2. 6 

    Steering components that are not operating correctly 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 Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes 
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
    • Sticking or improperly operating wheel cylinder pistons
    • 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 7  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 7  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Inspect the drum brake system for the following conditions:
    • Improper adjustment or improper adjuster operation
    • Weak or damaged return spring or springs
    • Glazed linings
    • Contaminated linings
    • Distorted or damaged linings
    • Incorrect linings on one side
    • Excessively worn or damaged drum on one side
  2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake System Diagnosis .
Did you find and correct a condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5 
  1. Inspect the suspension system for the following conditions:
    • Incorrect tire pressure
    • Loose suspension component connections
    • Excessively worn or damaged suspension components
  2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary.

    Refer to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
6 
  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 Symptoms - Power Steering System .
Did you find and correct a condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes 
7
  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
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