Car pulls when braking...Why?
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Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: L03 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4 auto
Car pulls when braking...Why?
Whenever I have to brake quickly, my car pulls hard to the right. Even the steering wheel moves with it and it feels completely out of my control. Any ideas on what's wrong?
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From: CT
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: L03 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4 auto
Re: Car pulls when braking...Why?
I haven't gotten a chance to inspect them yet but last time I checked the pads were wearing evenly. I'm pretty sure the rotors aren't warped.
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From: Bloomfield, IN
Car: 87 Camaro
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Car pulls when braking...Why?
Mine sat in my yard for 6 years and it does the same thing. I dunno why yet, as I haven't taken the tires off to look but theres break dust on the passenger front tire and none of the others, and it pulls to the right so idk wth is up with that.
Sorry I couldn't help more. Just check your rotors and calipers, and maybe bleed them.
Sorry I couldn't help more. Just check your rotors and calipers, and maybe bleed them.
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From: central Louisiana
Car: 88 Firebird T-Top
Engine: 350 crate
Transmission: 700r4 w/shift kit
Axle/Gears: one's that move the car
Re: Car pulls when braking...Why?
check to see if brake fluid is leaking anywhere on the left side..this will put more pressure to the right side also..also check per portioning valve might be clogged up
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From: Hamilton Ontario Canada
Car: 1985 Camaro IROC-Z
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Re: Car pulls when braking...Why?
My car was doing the same thing, and I found one of the lines was pinched.
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Car: 1992 TA Convertible
Engine: 5.0 TPI
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Re: Car pulls when braking...Why?
I agree with the hoses being most likely. Brake hoses can look fine on the outside but be decayed on the inside. Result one side grabs and the other dosent.
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Car: 90 IROC
Engine: 5.7 TPI
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Re: Car pulls when braking...Why?
I'll add one more for the hoses. There is something peculiar about these cars and the disc brake hoses. Corrosion forms in the tiny orifice at the fitting. For some reason the corrosion likes to form itself into one-way valves. Be glad that you didn't post "Hey, I slammed my brakes on today and now I can't drive my car; because now one of the front wheels won't turn until (insert random amount of time) elapses".
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Re: Car pulls when braking...Why?
all of brake line ones . happened to me only worse . locked up R.F. brake . replace all flex lines , they are keyed L.F. , R.F. , & rear . good time to flush brake system . all kinds of nasty looking crud came out for me . bleed R.R. , L.R. , R.F. , L.F. , you and your passengers will be glad you did . good luck . Thread
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