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/replace the loose front suspension components. |
Contaminated/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. |
Linings damaged by abusive use | Replace the brake linings. |
Scored rotor | Recondition the rotor surface or replace the rotor. |
Front and/or rear brake assembly attachment loose | Locate and tighten the loose brake components. |
Restricted brake fluid passage | Locate and fix the source of the brake fluid restriction. |
Sticky caliper or caliper pistons | Repair/replace the caliper. |
Parking brake not releasing | Malfunctioning parking brake lever or frozen parking brake cables. |
Caliper to knuckle clearance | Repair as necessary. |