Finding the Cause of Brake Pulls

Finding the Cause of Brake Pulls

Here are a few tips to follow when diagnosing brake pull during a test drive.

A brake pull can be a simple repair or an exercise in frustration if the cause is not methodically diagnosed. Oftentimes, a shotgun approach results in parts being replaced needlessly in search of a cure. A methodical diagnostic routine will save time, parts, money and customers. Let’s start with a few tips when diagnosing brake pull during a test drive.

Don’t forget to check the simplest, most obvious thing:

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