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While driving your lorry, you notice that it veers towards one side of the carriageway only when you press the brake pedal. What could this be due to?

While driving your lorry, you notice that it veers towards one side of the carriageway only when you press the brake pedal. What could this be due to?

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Unequal braking force between the wheels.

Unequal braking force between wheels can make the vehicle pull to one side when braking. The symptom needs inspection; it does not by itself establish a low fluid level or mean all lorries use hydraulic wheel cylinders. Stop safely and seek assistance for a brake fault.

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  • It is normal and the brakes need no inspection.

  • Unequal braking force between the wheels.

  • Always a low engine-oil level.

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