For 1990-2009 cars

### Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

1. Suspension components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.

2. Steering components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.

Step | Action | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | ---
DEFINITION: Vehicle pulls to one side only when braking.
1 | Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes
2 |

1. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for the following conditions.

• | Kinked, pinched or damaged brake pipe or flexible brake hose

• | Sticking or improperly operating caliper piston

• | Sticking or improperly operating wheel cylinder pistons, if equipped

• | Brake fluid leak

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Diagnosis.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Inspect the disc brake system for the following conditions.

• | Contaminated linings

• | Glazed linings

• | Distorted, cracked or damaged linings on one side

• | Loose, damaged or missing caliper hardware and/or lining hardware

• | Incorrect linings on one side

• | Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of rotor friction surfaces; possibly due to brake drag

• | Glazed rotor friction surfaces

• | Bent or damaged caliper or mounting component

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4 |

1. Inspect the drum brake system, if equipped, for the following conditions.

• | Improper adjustment or improper adjuster operation

• | Weak or damaged return spring or springs

• | Glazed linings

• | Contaminated linings

• | Distorted or damaged linings

• | Incorrect linings on one side

• | Excessively worn or damaged drum on one side

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake System Diagnosis.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5 |

1. Inspect the suspension system for the following conditions.

• | Incorrect tire pressures

• | Loose suspension component connections

• | Excessively worn or damaged suspension components

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Suspension General Diagnosis.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6 |

1. Inspect the steering system for the following conditions.

• | Loose steering component connections

• | Excessively worn or damaged steering components

2. Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

7 |

1. Install or connect components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.
2. Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test .

Is the condition still present?

Go to Step 2

System OK