Brakes - Pull/Lead When Braking: Overview

89chevy05

GMC NUMBER: 88-T-184


GROUP: 5 - Brakes

DATE: January, 1989

CORPORATE
NUMBER: 865006R
SUBJECT: LEAD WHILE BRAKING

MODELS: 1984-86 K1-2 AND 1987-88 V1-2
A condition described as directional lead (either right or left) while braking may be addressed on the models listed above by careful inspection, adjustment or repair of the vehicle's tires, suspension, steering or brake components. The following procedures have been developed to systematically address the area(s) that should be inspected and adjusted. Evaluation of a vehicle's brake performance is not intended to be made with the vehicle operator's hands removed from the steering wheel. Vehicles that exhibit directional bias under these conditions are not considered to exhibit brake lead. Before road testing the vehicle, perform the following services:

NOTICE: Follow the service procedures in the 1988 Light Duty Service Manual X-8832 unless noted differently.