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Wheels, Tyres
and alignment
Brakes grabbing
Brakes dragging
Poor towing
characteristics
Loss of tyre air
pressure
Uneven tyre wear
Hydraulic & air brakes
both connected
Foreign material on
brake line
Brakes out of
adjustment
Brake drum shape
disfigurement
Damaged brake
chamber
Hose leaking or
damaged
Out of adjustment
Binding cam, anchor
pins or chamber rod
end pin
Damaged brake
assembly
Broken or cracked
spring
Weak spring
Axle out of alignment
Tracking out of
alignment
Tyres wobble due to
loose wheel nuts
Burnt, worn or
damaged wheel
bearings
Bent rim
Bent axle
Overloading
Puncture in tyre
Faulty valve
Over or under inflation Inflate to correct
Loose wheel stud nuts Torque wheel nuts
Loose or tight wheel
bearing adjustment
Axle out of alignment
Tyres not properly
matched
Improper brake
actuation
Rapid stopping
Disconnect hydraulic
brake line
Reline brakes
Adjust brakes
Replace brake drum
Contact dealer for
repair
Replace immediately.
Adjust brakes
Lubricate and free up
Replace
Replace spring
Replace spring
Align axles
Align axles
Torque wheel nuts
Replace bearings
Replace rim
Replace axle
Do not overload
Repair or replace tyre
Replace valve
pressure
Adjust bearing
Align axle
Match tyres
Correct brakes as
required
Apply brakes slowly
when approaching a
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