Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
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Erratic steering when braking
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Worn wheel bearings
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Replace wheel bearing.
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Broken or sagging springs
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Replace coil spring.
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Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper
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Repair or replace wheel cylinder or caliper.
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Warped discs
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Replace brake disc.
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Badly worn brake linings
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Replace brake shoe lining.
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Drum is out of round in some brakes
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Replace brake drum.
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Wheel tires are inflated unequally
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Inflate tires to proper pressure.
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Defective wheel cylinders
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Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
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Disturbed front wheel alignment
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Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
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