Causes | Correction |
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Incorrect front wheel alignment | Set the front end alignment to specification. |
Contaminated brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Incorrect tire pressure | Set the tire pressure to specification. |
Loose front suspension parts | Locate and tighten, repair or replace the loose front suspension components. |
Contaminated or improper brake fluid | Flush the brake system and repair the affected brake components. |
Worn out brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Uneven brake lining material | Replace the brake linings. |
Glazed brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Incorrect lining material | Replace the brake linings. |
Lining damaged by abusive use | Replace the brake linings. |
Scored rotor | Refinish the rotor surface or replace the rotor. |
Loose front or rear brake assembly attachment | Locate and tighten the loose brake components. |
Restricted brake fluid passage | Locate and repair the source of the brake fluid restriction. |
Leaking brake pipe or connection | Locate and repair the brake pipe or the connection. |
Leaking piston seal | Replace the caliper piston seal |
Sticky caliper or caliper pistons | Repair or replace the caliper. |
Parking brake not releasing | Repair the malfunctioning park brake lever or frozen parking brake cables. |
Improper caliper to knuckle clearance | Repair as necessary. |
Improper rotor surface finish | Refinsh the rotor surface or replace the rotor. |