Pinpoint Test C: The Brakes Pull Or Drift

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C1: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
Does the vehicle pull or drift?
- Yes : GO to C2 .
- No : No action required, vehicle is OK.
C2: INSPECT TIRE CONDITION/PRESSURE
1. Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect pressures.
Are the tires at the correct pressure and in good condition?
- Yes : GO to C3 .
- No : Adjust the tire pressures or install new tires if excessively worn. Re-test the system for normal operation.
C3: CHECK CALIPERS
1. Check the disc brake caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking.
Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?
- Yes : Rectify sticking pins and install new brake calipers as required.
  REFER to:
  
  Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes (Front Disc Brake - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation),
  
  Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Front Disc Brake - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation),
  
  Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes (Rear Disc Brake - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation),
  
  Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Rear Disc Brake - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation). Re-test the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to C4 .
C4: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage, thickness variation or runout.
refer to: Brake Disc Runout Check (Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).

Does excessive damage or runout exist?
- Yes : Install new brake discs and brake pads as required. Re-test the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to C5 .
C5: INSPECT THE FRONT HUB AND WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Check the front hub and wheel bearing assembly.
Are the wheel bearings OK?
- Yes : GO to C6 .
- No : Install new wheel bearings as required.
  Refer To: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - RWD (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  
  Re-test the system for normal operation.
C6: CHECK SUSPENSION BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS.
1. Check all suspension bushings and ball joints.
Are the suspension bushings and ball joints OK?
- Yes : GO to C7 .
- No : Install new front suspension bushings and ball joints as required. Install new rear suspension bushings and ball joints as required. Refer to the relevant section in the service information.
C7: CHECK VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
1. Check the vehicle alignment.
  Is the alignment within specification?
- Yes : No action is required, vehicle is OK.
- No : Adjust the alignment as required.