G874174P3: the Brakes Pull or Drift

PINPOINT TEST G874174p3: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT

G874174t6: ROAD TEST VEHICLE

1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.

^ Does the vehicle pull or drift?

-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G874174t7.

-> No
Vehicle is OK.

G874174t7: INSPECT TIRE CONDITION/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 G874174t8.

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

G874174t8: CHECK CALIPERS

1. Check the disc brake caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking.

^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?

-> Yes
RECTIFY sticking pins and INSTALL new brake calipers as required.
TEST the system for normal operation.

-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G874174t9.

G874174t9: 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 required. TEST the system for normal operation.

-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G874174t10.

G874174t10: 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 G874174t11.

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

G874174t11: CHECK SUSPENSION BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS

1. Check all suspension bushings and ball joints.

^ Are the suspension bushings and ball joints OK?

-> Yes
Check and adjust steering geometry

-> No
INSTALL new suspension bushings and ball joints as required. REFER to the relevant information.