What Causes a Car to Pull to One Side When Braking?
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The reasons for a car pulling to one side when braking: 1. Different brands or specifications of brake pads or brake shoes are used on the two sides; 2. Inconsistent friction coefficients between the two brake discs or brake drums; 3. Leakage in the brake caliper or brake lines and connectors; 4. One of the caliper pistons is stuck or sluggish. The braking system is a crucial component of a car, directly affecting driving safety and stability. The main components of the braking system include the vacuum booster, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake pads, and brake discs. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the vacuum booster provides assistance, making it easier to depress the pedal. After pressing the brake pedal, the master cylinder pushes the wheel cylinders through brake fluid, allowing the wheel cylinders to press the brake pads against the brake discs. Once the brake pads clamp the brake discs, kinetic energy is converted into heat energy, thereby slowing down the car.