Pinpoint Test C: the Brakes Pull or Drift

Pinpoint Test C: the Brakes Pull or Drift

C1: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
^ Does the vehicle pull or drift?

-> Yes
Go to [C2]

-> No
Vehicle is OK.

C2: 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 [C3]

-> No
ADJUST the tire pressures or INSTALL new tires if excessively worn. TEST the system for normal operation.

C3: CHECK CALIPERS
1. Check the front caliper pistons for binding, leaking or sticking. Check the rear caliper pistons for binding, leaking or sticking.
^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?

-> Yes
INSTALL new calipers as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

-> No
Go to [C4]

C4: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage, thickness variation or runout.
^ 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 [C5]

C5: 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 [C6]

-> No
INSTALL new wheel bearings. TEST the system for normal operation.

C6: CHECK SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS.
1. Check all suspension bushes and ball joints.
^ Are the suspension bushes and ball joints OK?

-> Yes
Vehicle is OK.

-> No.
INSTALL new front suspension bushes and ball joints as required. INSTALL new rear suspension bushes and ball joints as required.