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Location: Calgary, Canada
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Pulls to Left after Brake Work
I had my brakes tuned. New Rotors, pads, and fluid flush. When I got it back from the shop I found that it pulls to the left with the steering centered while driving. Not while braking, just while driving.
I checked if the wheels were straight, but I cannot tell for certain as the wheel only needs about 1/8 a turn to keep it straight while driving. It did not do this before the job, and I am curious if it is possible that they bumped the alignment off while working on the brakes or if this is a technical impossibility? Is there any easy way to check if my wheels are 100% straight? Or are there other things I should check? Thanks. V. |
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05-11-2007, 09:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SC - (Aiken in the 'other' SC)
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I would put it up on jacks and see if both wheels spin with the same quantity of drag. Also while on the ground grab the top of the tire and push and pull to see if one of the wheel bearings are loose. A very (very) small quantity of 'clunk' is ok but it should be equal on both sides. If the wheel bearing is really loose on one side it could cause more brake drag from the rotor being at a slight angle.
I think it is most likely an alignment or tire wear issue though...
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05-11-2007, 11:21 PM
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Maybe you have a caliper dragging? Maybe they didn't do a good job bleeding the brakes? Or it might be a coincidence that a front rubber brake line has collapsed? I agree to check the wheel bearings.
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05-12-2007, 02:44 AM
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At least when I do it I can blame myself if not correct.
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