Pinpoint Test G189234p3: the Brakes Pull or Drift
PINPOINT TEST G189234p3: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFTG189234t6: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
^ Does the vehicle pull or drift?
-> Yes GO to Pinpoint Test G189234t7.
-> No Vehicle is OK.
G189234t7: INSPECT TIRE PRESSURE
1. Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect pressures.
^ Are the tires at the correct pressure and in good condition?
-> Yes GO to Pinpoint Test G189234t8.
-> No ADJUST the tire pressures or INSTALL new tires if excessively worn. TEST the system for normal operation.
G189234t8: CHECK CALIPERS
1. Check the front brake caliper pistons for binding, leaking or sticking. Check the rear brake caliper pistons for binding, leaking or sticking.
^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?
-> Yes INSTALL new brake calipers as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
-> No GO to Pinpoint Test G189234t9.
G189234t9: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage, thickness variation or runout. For additional information, refer to General Procedures.
^ 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 Pinpoint Test G189234t10.
G189234t10: 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 Pinpoint Test G189234t11.
-> No INSTALL new wheel bearings. TEST the system for normal operation.
G189234t11: 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 Pinpoint Test G189234t12.
-> No INSTALL new front suspension bushes and ball joints as required. INSTALL new rear suspension bushes and ball joints as required.
G189234t12: CHECK VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
1. Check the vehicle alignment.
^ Is the alignment within specification?
-> Yes Vehicle is OK.
-> No Adjust the alignment as necessary.