Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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DEFINITION: Vehicle pulls to one side only when braking.
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1
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Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table?
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Go to Step 2
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Go to
Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes
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2
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1. |
Inspect the hydraulic brake system for the
following conditions. |
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Kinked, pinched or damaged brake pipe or flexible
brake hose |
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Sticking or improperly operating caliper
piston |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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Go to Step 3
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3
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1. |
Inspect the disc brake system for the following
conditions. |
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Distorted, cracked or damaged linings on one
side |
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Loose, damaged or missing caliper hardware and/or
lining hardware |
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Incorrect linings on one side |
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Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of
rotor friction surfaces; possibly due to brake drag |
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Glazed rotor friction surfaces |
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Bent or damaged caliper or mounting component |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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Go to Step 4
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4
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1. |
Inspect the suspension system for the following
conditions. |
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Incorrect tire pressures |
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Loose suspension component connections |
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Excessively worn or damaged suspension
components |
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2. |
Adjust, repair or replace components as
necessary. |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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Go to Step 5
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5
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1. |
Inspect the steering system for the following
conditions. |
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Loose steering component connections |
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Excessively worn or damaged steering
components |
Did you find and correct a condition?
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Go to Step 6
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Go to
Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes
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6
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1. |
Install or connect components that were removed or
disconnected during diagnosis. |
Is the condition still present?
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Go to Step 2
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System OK
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