Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 - Hydraulic Brakes |
| 2 |
- 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
- 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 |
- 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
- 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 |
- Inspect the suspension system for the following conditions.
- Incorrect tire pressures
- Loose suspension component connections
- Excessively worn or damaged suspension components
- Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Suspension General Diagnosis
.
Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 6 |
Go to Step 5 |
| 5 |
- Inspect the steering system for the following conditions.
- Loose steering component connections
- Excessively worn or damaged steering components
- Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System (w/o Electro-Hydraulic Steering)
.
Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 6 |
Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes |
| 6 |
- Install or connect components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.
- 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 |