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Foolish 11-17-2012 01:07 PM

Braking / Alignment issues?!
 
I've been searching everywhere for a solution to this.

When braking vehicle veers to the right..
Steering wheel wants to steer left

The higher the speed the more noticeable and veer and steer is.

So far the only resolve I have tried was to bleed the brakes - NO GO.

anyone have anything?

EsChassisLove 11-17-2012 01:26 PM

Replace your steering rack bushings?

Idk man I'm not a nuclear biologist. Harharhar.

Mikester 11-17-2012 08:56 PM

If the car pulls left at cruise, check your tires for abnormal wear; especially on the left side. Also check that your LH & RH tire pressures are equal. If the problem persists, take it in for an alignment.

Sounds like your right front caliper is working as advertised and the left front may be hanging up. Although bleeding the brakes was a good first course of action; it might be time to rebuild or replace the front calipers. Sounds like the LH front piston is either siezed, or hanging up & not grabbing as easily under braking. If this issue has been going on for a while, take a look at the pads- the left front will have more meat on it than the right.

Also, since you are likely to be "stuck" taking the calipers off & at least inspecting them... Take a look at your brake fluid. If it is dark in color, it may be a good idea to go ahead and put some nice, fresh fluid in there as well. GL!

MamangSorbetero 11-18-2012 09:36 PM

Could also be tension rod bushings.

I know mine are shot and when changing lanes or breaking you feel a noticeable veer or pull to either side. You also hear clunking when turning

240SilviaX 11-20-2012 08:47 PM

If you have stock tension rods more than likely you will have tons of play causing a pull during braking replacing those with some nice aftermarket ones will cure the problem if its related to those arms. I would start there, cuz that will rule out the tension rod problem. Then If the problem persists then go thru the braking system by measuring your rotors and looking your pads and look for differences in both sides. Also mabe time to upgrading the braking system like Q45, Z32, or brembo, dot4 and ss brake lines and some new slotted rotors to make sure that the braking system is out of question. I got some Energy suspension rack bushings will help but doubt that will be the problem. But good luck, PS, Q45s with drilled and slotted rotors will stop quicker then your passenger slamming into your dash. Cheers


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