Pulling to the right when braking
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From: Madison al
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Pulling to the right when braking
It started this yesterday. I can depress the brake and the car pulls hard to the right. Did I have the left brake caliper go out or is it something in the front end?
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Re: Pulling to the right when braking (RLaFarge)
Check the pads ASAP, I had a front outer pad wear down to nothing on a Sonoma and it ground into the rotor. The inner pad was fine as was both on the other side. Since it was a lease I just replace the pads and drove it till I turned it in. Never buy a previously leased car. :)
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Re: Pulling to the right when braking (RLaFarge)
There are two possibilities, your left caliper doesn't brake at the same force as the right one or your suspension have worn part (ex. balljoint) that move and change the alignment.
Check your suspension before and if it's not that, you can check the brake hose and caliper from left.
Stephan
Check your suspension before and if it's not that, you can check the brake hose and caliper from left.
Stephan
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From: Madison al
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Re: Pulling to the right when braking (American Boy)
Hmmm I wonder if I can tell my boss my baby is sick and I need off work early to take care of her?
Thanks for the advice, I will keep you post as to what I found.
Thanks for the advice, I will keep you post as to what I found.
