Alignment Problems
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Burning Brakes
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Alignment Problems
I getting a slight pull to the right. I have had the alignment checke and balanced 3x and still having the same problem. Tires have less than 3k miles on them. Have also checked springs-all seems good, Problem appears to have started after tires were put on (Michelin Sports). As a process of elimination the tire vendor has ordered two new front tires although that does not appear to be the problem. Any thoughts?
Burning Brakes
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Could be the crown of the road. If castor is = on both sides and you are driving on the right side of the road crown it will pull slightly to the right. Try driving on the highway dead center on the top of the crown.
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Originally Posted by 01vetter
Could be the crown of the road. If castor is = on both sides and you are driving on the right side of the road crown it will pull slightly to the right. Try driving on the highway dead center on the top of the crown.
This has a bigger impact than many people realize. I find it hard to find a road flat enough to really check my alignment on the street.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Silver Spring, MD
We have checked for road crown. Tires are uni-directional, therefore cannot cross which is why the vendor agreed to order two new fronts (which is also way I have always bought thru Discount Tire). I did not not consider bearings. I well check that once the tires get in. As usual, thanks for all your input. Hopefully, we'll get it figured out. My concern of course is prematurely wearing down the tires.
Ed
Hopefully, we'll get it figured out. My concern of course is prematurely wearing down the tires. Ed
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Alignment Problem
I have a pull to the left on my '98 that has been also aligned many times, but the clue is that the left front brake pad wears 3X faster and the left front tire wears and has to be replaced. It appears to me that the slightest vibration (road uneveness to washboard) causes the braking system to engage the left front brake slightly. This seems to be beyond the understanding of the Chevy garage guys, but we know that the system is capable of doing that in the traction control system. I now need my second left front tire and another brake job at 49,000. My only nightmare. Ideas..?
