Title: Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging, or pulsation concerns in disc brakes; determine the needed action.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: BRAKES: Disc and Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair

Diagnosis should include checking for

- warping
- thickness variation
- scoring
- heat
- hot spots
- cracks
- frozen or binding caliper pistons or slides.

Diagnosis should also include replacing or repairing, as necessary.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is pedal pulsation?
- What are causes of pulling while braking?
- What are causes of dragging brakes?