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steemin_ehman · 07-30-2007, 09:42 PM

hello, im having a doozie of a problem with my front suspension/steering. the slower i drive, the more my truck pulls to the right, and the harder i brake, the more it pulls to the left. im kinda confused. all new ball joints. my power steering pump has been giving me a hard time.. i dont see how thatd be the problem tho. and when i look underneath, everything seems fine. any help??

**70C10Toejam** · 07-30-2007, 10:28 PM

pulling right while driving---alignment off or stuck caliper
pulling left while braking---stuck caliper

I would have to start with the right caliper...hangs up while driving and doesn't clamp as hard when braking.

after driving get near the right front wheel and see if you smell a hot brake.

I had this prob with a car of mine. when hit the brakes, would pull left, but would also "reset" the right caliper which would drag until the pads wore(sp?) down.

steemin_ehman · 07-30-2007, 11:07 PM

alright that sounds like the problem.. and i can definately smell burnt brake on the right side. so how do i fix this problem??

SCOTI · 07-31-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by steemin_ehman

alright that sounds like the problem.. and i can definately smell burnt brake on the right side. so how do i fix this problem??

Don't overlook basic maint items. The caliper should 'float' on the pad locating pins. Are the pins clean & lubed?

If not, the caliper piston will compress the pads to the rotor & then stick vs. pulling back. They sell grease made for the pins or you can use hi-temp bearing grease. Clean the pins w/some thinner or brake cleaner & a mild scotchbrite.

Are the bearings greased properly? In good condition? Tightened properly?

This stuff is free vs. buying new hoses & calipers that may not be needed.

**70C10Toejam** · 07-30-2007, 11:12 PM

I would start by replacing the caliper. Then the hose to the caliper.

how old are the hoses on it (brake ones that is)? Might be worth replacing them if they are real old while the system is opened up.

AirMale · 07-31-2007, 12:53 PM

hoses first

07-30-2007, 09:42 PM	#1
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	suspension problem hello, im having a doozie of a problem with my front suspension/steering. the slower i drive, the more my truck pulls to the right, and the harder i brake, the more it pulls to the left. im kinda confused. all new ball joints. my power steering pump has been giving me a hard time.. i dont see how thatd be the problem tho. and when i look underneath, everything seems fine. any help?? __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

07-30-2007, 10:28 PM	#2
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: suspension problem pulling right while driving---alignment off or stuck caliper pulling left while braking---stuck caliper I would have to start with the right caliper...hangs up while driving and doesn't clamp as hard when braking. after driving get near the right front wheel and see if you smell a hot brake. I had this prob with a car of mine. when hit the brakes, would pull left, but would also "reset" the right caliper which would drag until the pads wore(sp?) down. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

07-30-2007, 11:07 PM	#3
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: suspension problem alright that sounds like the problem.. and i can definately smell burnt brake on the right side. so how do i fix this problem?? __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

07-30-2007, 11:12 PM	#5
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: suspension problem I would start by replacing the caliper. Then the hose to the caliper. how old are the hoses on it (brake ones that is)? Might be worth replacing them if they are real old while the system is opened up. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

07-31-2007, 12:53 PM	#6
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: suspension problem hoses first __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction



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