What Causes a Motorcycle to Pull to One Side When Braking?

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StBrooklyn
07/30/25 12:43am
The reasons for a motorcycle pulling to one side when braking are as follows: Uneven braking force on the left and right sides of the same axle: Asynchronous braking caused by inconsistent clearance between the rear brake shoes and brake drum, or differences in contact area can also lead to uneven braking force on both sides. If this occurs, adjust the left and right brake clearances according to specifications or polish the contact surface of the brake shoes. Different braking torque on the left and right sides of the same axle: This results in one-sided braking. Common causes include brake cylinder oil leakage, piston rust, oil contamination on drum brake shoes, and different surface roughness between the brake disc and pads or drum and shoes. Troubleshoot these issues during maintenance as needed.
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