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07-30-2007, 09:42 PM
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Location: Esterhazy, SK
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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??
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07-30-2007, 10:28 PM
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Hellasick
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
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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.
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07-30-2007, 11:07 PM
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False Lies
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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??
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07-30-2007, 11:12 PM
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Hellasick
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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.
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07-31-2007, 12:53 PM
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Re: suspension problem
hoses first
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07-31-2007, 01:58 PM
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Re: suspension problem
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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.
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