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
Goto [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
Goto [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. For additional information, refer to Front Disc Brake.
Check the rear caliper pistons for binding, leaking or sticking. For additional information, refer to Rear Disc Brake.
^ 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
Goto [C4]

C4: 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
Goto [C5]

C5: INSPECT THE FRONT HUB AND WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Check the front hub and wheel bearing assembly. For additional information, refer to Brake System - General Information.
^ Are the wheel bearings OK?
-> Yes
Goto [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.