Will prolonged uneven braking affect tires?
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Tires can indeed be affected by prolonged uneven braking. There are multiple causes for uneven braking: inconsistent clearance between front wheel brake drums and friction pads, significant differences in contact surfaces of front wheel friction pads, varying quality of front wheel friction pads, excessive differences in inner diameters of front wheel brake drums, unequal return spring tension of front wheel brake shoes, excessive wear of piston and cylinder in certain front wheel cylinders, presence of air in certain front wheel cylinders, aging hoses, or defective wheel cylinder seals. Effects of prolonged uneven braking on tires: 1. Exceeding roundness limits or excessive thinness in certain front wheel brake drums. Inconsistent air pressure in front wheels. Oil contamination, water exposure, hardening, or exposed rivets on certain front wheel friction pads. Uneven wear of eccentric bushings on front wheel brake shoe pivot pins. 2. Bending, deformation, or loosening of friction material on certain front wheel brake shoes. Certain front wheel friction pads not properly bedded with brake drums or discs. Loose mounting brackets on certain brake calipers. Presence of similar faults in rear wheels. 3. Frame deformation, front axle misalignment, negative toe-in, unequal tension in front leaf springs, and loose ball joints in tie rods. Seized brake caliper pistons. Loose fasteners in suspension components. Failure of brake pressure proportioning valve. Worn or damaged wheel hub bearings. 4. The impact on tires manifests as abnormal wear patterns, including uneven wear. These conditions should be addressed promptly to prevent cascading effects.