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Pinpoint Test G189234p3: the Brakes Pull or Drift

PINPOINT TEST G189234p3: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT

G189234t6: 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.