Pinpoint Test C: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT

1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.

Does the vehicle pull or drift? 

YES:  Go to step  2.

NO:  Vehicle is OK.

1. Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect pressures.

Are the tires at the correct pressure and in good condition? 

YES:  Go to step  3.

NO:  ADJUST the tire pressures or INSTALL new tires if excessively worn. TEST the system for normal operation.

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 necessary. Refer to Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes information. Refer to Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes information. TEST the system for normal operation.

NO:  Go to step  4.

1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage, thickness variation or runout. See Brake Disc Runout Check .

Does excessive damage or runout exist? 

YES:  INSTALL new brake discs and brake pads as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

NO:  Go to step  5.

1. Check the front hub and wheel bearing assembly.

Are the wheel bearings OK? 

YES:  Go to step  6.

NO:  INSTALL new wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub information. TEST the system for normal operation.

1. Check all suspension bushings and ball joints.

Are the suspension bushings and ball joints OK? 

YES:  Go to step  7.

NO:  INSTALL new front suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. INSTALL new rear suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. REFER to the relevant section in the workshop manual.

1. Check the vehicle alignment. Refer to Front Subframe information.

Is the alignment within specification? 

YES:  Vehicle is OK.

NO:  Adjust the alignment as necessary. Refer to Front Subframe information.