car pulls right when braking
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Instructor
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From: Easton PA
car pulls right when braking
So I recently had my suspension, brakes, and steering redone, and all re-aligned with fresh tires. The car track really straight under cruise, as well as hard acceleration; however, with hard braking it pull STRONGLY to the right.
I'm thinking this may just be a simple bleeding issue or is there something else I should be checking?
Thanks in advance...
I'm thinking this may just be a simple bleeding issue or is there something else I should be checking?
Thanks in advance...
Team Owner
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From: Virginia USA
When you pull to one side or the other it means the side you are NOT pulling to is the problem.
Since your pulling to the right I'd start by checking your left side calipers etc. Possibly a small leak that's coated the pads, air in the lines as silver74vette said or some other problem.
Since your pulling to the right I'd start by checking your left side calipers etc. Possibly a small leak that's coated the pads, air in the lines as silver74vette said or some other problem.
Pro
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From: Modesto California
Your left side caliper has a leak which is allowing brake fluid to get on the pads; reducing their friction. If the inside side of your left tire is darker than your right tire that's a sign of leaking brake fluid.
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Instructor
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From: Easton PA
Thanks everyone - i figured as much, but have never really tried to bleed any brakes, ever... one of those things I've kind of been reluctant to try, you know, wanting to be able to stop and all - haha. How big of a PITA is this, and do I need to get anything to do this?
Pro
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From: Lakemont, GA
1/4 inch tubing and a bottle, small wrench (small six point is best) a capable helper and some patience. I always get a good feel for the pedal (after the vacuum is released from the booster) and compare it to see how the system feels.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Rhine Georgia
This works great if you don't have someone to pump the brakes
Some don't like it. It worked great for me.
Some don't like it. It worked great for me.
Melting Slicks
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From: Regina Sk Canada
Bleeding brakes is easy if you have the right person at each end. lolol First the the car up in the air safely just enough to get tires off. Have a good lite, and clear 1/4 hose is best, that way you can see the trapped air coming out if there is any? CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN MASTER CYLINDER FIRST BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING. MAKE SURE ITS TO THE CORRECT LEVEL THEN REPLACE COVER FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Use box end of the wrench, put it on the bleeder screw connect hose to bleeder screw,have person in the car pump the brake pedal 3 times and hold it. Crack bleeder screw open brake pedal will go to the floor and fluid will come out.
Have person hold pedal to the floor while you snug bleeder screw, once screw is tight, person can pump up brakes again open bleeder screw let pedal go to floor hold it there tighten screw repeat. Do this 3 times then top up master cylinder with brake fluid. Do this till you see no bubbles coming out. then move to next wheel.
Use box end of the wrench, put it on the bleeder screw connect hose to bleeder screw,have person in the car pump the brake pedal 3 times and hold it. Crack bleeder screw open brake pedal will go to the floor and fluid will come out.
Have person hold pedal to the floor while you snug bleeder screw, once screw is tight, person can pump up brakes again open bleeder screw let pedal go to floor hold it there tighten screw repeat. Do this 3 times then top up master cylinder with brake fluid. Do this till you see no bubbles coming out. then move to next wheel.
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So I recently had my suspension, brakes, and steering redone, and all re-aligned with fresh tires. The car track really straight under cruise, as well as hard acceleration; however, with hard braking it pull STRONGLY to the right.
I'm thinking this may just be a simple bleeding issue or is there something else I should be checking?
Thanks in advance...
I'm thinking this may just be a simple bleeding issue or is there something else I should be checking?
Thanks in advance...
Le Mans Master
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
Check the age of the rubber brake lines. Old and corroded lines can act as a check valve and create an imbalance in the system. The lines may look fine from the outside, but could be clogged on the inside. Jerry
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you had your suspension, brakes, etc done? as opposed to you did it yourself. the guy who did the work is the guy to see. you paid someone else becuz you wanted a better job than you felt confident of doing yourself? did he replace all 4 flexible brake lines? don't check em, replace em. and that will give him a paying job instead of trying to get him to redo his work. mechanics tend to be a little more thorough when getting paid. if it is warranty work, crank it out and give the customer an excuse...
Old Pro Solo Guy
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From: Marlton NJ
Air bubbles compress and generate little braking force. So it is possible if you have air bubbles in the left front caliper. The bubbles tend to corrode the calipers too and make them leak in the first place.
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