Workman MDX--D Page 6 -- 7 Chassis
Brakes (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Brakes pull to either side. Tire pressure is incorrect or uneven between tires.
Rear brake linings or front brake pads are contaminated.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Rear brake shoes are distorted.
Tires on same axle are unmatched.
Brakes squeal. Rear brake linings or front brake pads is glazed or saturated.
Rear brake shoe--to--shoe spring(s) is (are) weak or broken.
Rear brake shoes are distorted.
Anchor plate is bent.
Rear brake drums and shoes are dusty.
Small rock or other debris is caught in brakes.
Rear brake drums are scored or out--of--round.
Front brake rotors are scored or damaged.
Brakes drag. Parking brake is applied or incorrectly adjusted.
Rear brake shoe--to--shoe spring(s) is (are) weak or broken.
Brake pedal is binding.
Parking brake cable is binding.
Rear brake linings or front brake pads are saturated.
Rear brake drums or front brake rotors are bent or out--of--round.
Brake pedal is hard to push. Incorrect brake lining material.
Brake pedal linkage is binding.
Wheels lock--up when braking. Rear brake linings or front brake pads are contaminated.
Rear brake linings or front brake pads are damaged.
Wheel or transaxle bearings are damaged.
Rear brake shoe--to--shoe springs are weak.
Brake drums are grooved in the brake shoe contact area.
Brakes fade. Rear brake drums or front brake rotors are overheated and war ped.
Rear brake linings or front brake pads are saturated.
Vehicle surges at slow speeds and
chatters at fast speeds.
Rear brake drums or front brake rotors are bent or out--of--round.
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