How to Deal with Brake Pulling?
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The methods to address brake pulling are as follows: Adjust the left and right brake clearance according to specifications or polish the contact surface of the brake shoes. Uneven braking force on both sides of the same axle can cause unilateral braking. Common causes include brake caliper oil leakage, piston rust, oil contamination on drum brake shoes, and differences in surface roughness between the brake disc and pad or drum and shoe. These issues should be diagnosed and resolved during maintenance. Uneven tire pressure, tread patterns, or wear levels on both sides can lead to different actual rolling radii of the wheels, resulting in unequal straight-line travel distances. This situation may cause the vehicle to pull to one side even when not braking. Inconsistent clearance between the rear brake shoes and brake drums can cause asynchronous braking or differences in contact area, leading to uneven braking force on both sides.