Pinpoint Test H: The Brakes Pull Or Drift

H1: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal
  Does the vehicle pull or drift?
  
  Yes
  
  GO to H2.
  
  No
  
  No action required, vehicle is OK
H2: 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 H3.
  
  No
  
  Adjust the tire pressures or install new tires if excessively worn. Re-test the system for normal operation
H3: 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. Re-test the system for normal operation
  
  No
  
  GO to H4.
H4: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage or thickness variation
  Does excessive damage or thickness variation exist?
  
  Yes
  
  Install new brake discs and brake pads as required. Re-test the system for normal operation
  
  No
  
  GO to H5.
H5: 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 H6.
  
  No
  
  Install new wheel bearings as required. Re-test the system for normal operation
H6: CHECK SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS.
1. Check all suspension bushes and ball joints
  Are the suspension bushes and ball joints OK?
  
  Yes
  
  GO to H7.
  
  No
  
  Install new front suspension bushes and ball joints as required. Install new rear suspension bushes and ball joints as required. Refer to the relevant article in the repair information
H7: 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