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Old 07-17-2010, 12:54 PM
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I recently purchased a 2000 trans am ws6 with 138k, and I been seeing some issues with it now and then. When I apply on the brakes the car turns slightly to the right. Not that its a strong jerk to the right but when I let go of the steering wheel and then press on the brakes it turns to the right.

Like could it be alignment issues or what?
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maybe or one side of your pads have more material than the other
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One of you calipers might be leaking, making one side stronger than the other.
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Check ball joints and tie rod ends ... A-Arm bushings could be an issues as well.
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no the one caliper is grabbing more than the other, usually caused by dirt and moisture buildup in the brake fluid. or it could be the slider pins are seizing up. the fix is fresh fluid and bleed brakes, grease slider pins. maybe new calpiers.




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