Title: Identify poor stopping, premature wear, pulling, dragging, balance, or pedal feel problems caused by the hydraulic system.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Brakes: Servicing the Hydraulic Brakes

Identification should include checking the brake hardware for

- out-of-round rotors or brake drums
- scored brake disks
- hot spots on rotors or brake drums
- heat checks
- brake pad and/or rotor cracks
- damage.

Process/Skill Questions:

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