CONTENTS
MOTION
STEERING / BRAKING
VEHICLE MOVEMENT / VEHICLE ACTION
CAR DRIFTS TO ONE SIDE

WHEN BRAKING

CONDITION(S)

• CAR DRIFTS TO ONE SIDE WHEN BRAKING
• PERHAPS ACCOMPANIED BY LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. WORN, DISTORTED, MISALIGNED, MISMATCHED OR GLAZED DISC BRAKE PAD
Replace brake pads.

2. SEIZED WHEEL CYLINDER OR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
Have wheel cylinder or brake caliper professionally repaired.

3. FAULTY DRUM BRAKE SHOE RETRACTING SPRINGS
Have brake shoe retracting springs professionally repaired or replaced.

4. BROKEN REAR AXLE GREASE SEAL; DRUM BRAKE LININGS CONTAMINATED BY GREASE
Have rear axle grease seal and brake linings professionally replaced.

5. LEAKING CALIPER SEAL; DISC BRAKE PADS CONTAMINATED BY BRAKE FLUID
Have caliper seal and brake pads professionally replaced.

6. LEAKING WHEEL CYLINDER; DRUM BRAKE LININGS CONTAMINATED BY BRAKE FLUID
Have wheel cylinder and brake linings professionally replaced.

7. EXCESSIVE DRUM BRAKE LINING DUST
Have drum brakes professionally cleaned.

8. MALADJUSTED, DAMAGED OR WORN WHEEL BEARINGS
Have wheel bearings professionally serviced.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

CHECK THESE LAST:

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