Car pulls hard to right when brakes applied??? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Cobrasnake302 · 03-28-2009, 09:14 AM

I am looking to buy a '90 Formula, it needs a few things, and I'm trying to add everything up that it needs to see if it's worth buying. When I test drove it, it seemed to drive pretty straignt, a little sloppy at times, but when I apply the brakes, it really pulles hard to the right. Any idea what this could be. Could one of the brake calipers be stronger than the other side making it pull to one direction, should I get new ones, or would it be another problem with parts/bushing in the front suspension?? Anyone have the same problem, is this common for these cars?? It has about 75,xxx miles on it.

HankL69 · 03-28-2009, 09:21 AM

Could be as simple as a bad flex line to one of the front calipers. Both went bad on my '85 about 3 years ago.

JamesC · 03-28-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobrasnake302

When I test drove it, it seemed to drive pretty straignt, a little sloppy at times, but when I apply the brakes, it really pulles hard to the right. Any idea what this could be.

Generally a symptom, as Hank suggests, of a brake line acting as a check valve. Replace both sides and I suspect you'll be good to go.

JamesC

DJP87Z28 · 03-28-2009, 11:29 AM

I would replace the rubber brake hoses (both sides) with stainleess steel ones. Do the simple things first.

akmusclecar · 03-28-2009, 02:42 PM

Replace the rubber brake line connecting to the caliper.

91_5.7_TPI · 03-28-2009, 06:19 PM

It can also be a worn out caliper if the new rubber lines don't fix it.

RobSS1113 · 03-29-2009, 05:48 PM

I knowhow you feel. I took my 91 out for a drive after a yr of not driving it .. I stomped on the gas to clear it out and then hit on my brakes to slow down after awhile.. OMG I almost put her in the ditch. It went to the right so bad I almost lost control .. I drove home the rest of the way doing about 20 mph. and I had to change my undees

50bmgshooter · 03-29-2009, 07:51 PM

prob a bad hose or caliper on the left side
change the caliper and hose

1ATony · 03-31-2009, 11:09 AM

As stated above it's more than likely the hose or caliper.While your in there also check the other hose to the caliper for cracks.If it's cracked (if you decide to buy the car), Replace them both.

crytical point · 03-31-2009, 03:46 PM

mine pulls to the left but I know its the caliper/low tire pressure.

bph270 · 04-01-2009, 05:19 PM

souds ike just the same as mine when i first bought it. they have a ruber hose that connects to the caliper and it gets clogged up. so a simple way to find out if this is the problem is take the left hose off on both ends and try to blow threw it. if you cant there is your problem. thats what mine was.

Cobrasnake302 · 04-01-2009, 09:17 PM

Well, I went ahead and bought new hoses for both sides, I took the wheels off and they looked dry rotted, and I figured since all the brake parts are cheap, I just went ahead and bought new calipers and pads for each side also, total price was $100 for everything, not a bad price. I'l post my results once I complete the job. Thanks for all your replys

Cobrasnake302 · 04-04-2009, 07:29 PM

Everything works perfect now, no pulling. I can't narrow it down to the hoses or capilers because I did both, but either way, I'm happy now it doesn't pull at all and stops perfect. Thanks for all the help!!

91_5.7_TPI · 04-04-2009, 10:37 PM

What Pads did you go with. PLEASE tell me you didn't go with the super cheapies.