Brakes - Toro Workman MDX-D Service Manual

Suspension and Steering (continued)
Problem
Front end shimmies.
Steering is hard.
Vehicle pulls to one side when not
braking.

Brakes

Problem
Brake pedal goes to the floor.
Brake pedal is spongy.
Chassis
Possible Cause
Front wheel lug nuts are loose.
Front wheel bearings are loose or worn.
Steering linkage is loose or worn.
Tie rod ends are loose or worn.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Rubber shock insert or spindle bushings in A--arm are loose or
worn.
Tire pressure is low or uneven between tires.
Steering linkage is binding or damaged.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Steering gearbox is damaged or worn.
Tire pressure is low or uneven between tires.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Steering or suspension component may be damaged.
Possible Cause
Rear brake shoes are excessively worn.
Front brake pads are excessively worn.
Brake fluid level in master cylinder is low.
Brake fluid leak exists at hose, caliper or wheel cylinder.
Brake master cylinder is faulty.
Rear brake shoes or front brake pads are not burnished.
Air is trapped in brake lines.
Ground speed is too fast (see Chapter 4 -- Drive Train).
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