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Diagnostic codes
Searching in 1990 USDM TSRM.
Areas /Brakes pull
Brake System

Brakes pull

Brakes pull

Possible causes and remedies
Possible cause
Tires improperly inflated
Remedy
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Possible cause
Oil or grease on shoes or pads
Remedy
Check for cause. Replace shoes or pads
Possible cause
Brake shoes distorted, linings worn or glazed
Remedy
Replace brake shoes
Possible cause
Brake pads distorted, worn or glazed
Remedy
Replace pads
Possible cause
Disc out of round
Remedy
Replace disc
Possible cause
Tension or return spring faulty
Remedy
Replace spring
Possible cause
Brake cylinder faulty
Remedy
Repair cylinder
Possible cause
Piston frozen in brake cylinder
Remedy
Repair cylinder
Possible cause
Brake pad sticking
Remedy
Replace pads