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Old 05-23-2007 | 08:32 PM
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I know I need alignment because the car pulls to the right all the time, but sometimes when I step on the brakes it will pull real hard to the right (not all the time) is this part of the alignment issue or is there something wrong with my brakes? Thanks in advance

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I think I would try and get the alignment first and see if that fixes it, since you know that is an obvious problem.

If you are still having a problem diving to the right, look for a potential problem with the braking components on the left.
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have you checked your rotors? do they have groves?....also check your tires
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mine was pulling also , id check the air pressures in the fronts that was my problem.
Old 05-23-2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by craz28
I know I need alignment because the car pulls to the right all the time, but sometimes when I step on the brakes it will pull real hard to the right (not all the time) is this part of the alignment issue or is there something wrong with my brakes? Thanks in advance

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Brake issue most likely. Check the left brake caliper, see if its working properly.

Does it pull at all after you apply the brakes, then release the brakes as you roll?


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Old 05-24-2007 | 11:23 AM
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happened to me as well. i realized the caliper wasn't compressing rather it was just pushing further and further outward bc there was NO pad left. metal to metal! check your stuff fast. if it is the caliper you can get them at autozone.
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sounds like the caliper isn't compressing completely like kaos_ said
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Originally Posted by jdnz28
mine was pulling also , id check the air pressures in the fronts that was my problem.

x2 low air pressure and a little road crown will damn near the wheel out of your hand. Check the free/easy thing first.
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ok thanks guys! quikin yea it stops after I let go of the breaks and it only does it sometimes. pads are new
Old 05-25-2007 | 09:57 AM
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Wow I sort of had the same problem I never thought about checking the brakes..
When I stop at a red light and roll up, my steering wheel would start pulling farrr to the left or farr to the right




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