LR
All faults
BrakesHigh severity

Brakes pulling to one side

Safety or reliability risk. Fix promptly.

Symptoms

Vehicle pulls left or right under braking.

Likely cause

Poorly adjusted shoes, seized wheel cylinders or shoes contaminated by oil from a leaking hub seal.

Suggested fixes

Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.

  1. 1

    Adjust brake shoes

    Use the snail cam adjusters to set each shoe.

    Difficulty:
    Easy DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)
  2. 2

    Replace wheel cylinders and shoes

    Fit new cylinders and shoes on both sides of the axle.

    Difficulty:
    Moderate DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)

This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.

Related faults