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Old 10-06-2011, 08:06 PM
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My car pulls slightly to the right more so at slower speeds, and when braking it pulls much harder...

Anyone know what typically will cause this? (new pads+rotors did not change it, also has new ss brake lines and Both calipers compressed pretty easily, however the LEFT got a little tight towards the end). With the brakes seeming in good order I believe the problem is in my alignment and not my brakes.

So what alignment angles will cause the car to pull and pull harder under braking?
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Your caliper could be seizing. Does one of your right wheels get really hot after a long drive?
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no I have checked temps with my personal palm gauge and they seem to be about the same after many different styles of driving
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tire pressures are even too. These where my alignment specs from 3 months ago, may be off by now

Front camber -1.2* left -1* right
caster 2.5* left 1.75* right
Toe 1/8in out

rear camber 1.7* left and right
toe neutral
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Default Re: pull to the right, worse under braking?

Originally Posted by preludeNApower
tire pressures are even too. These where my alignment specs from 3 months ago, may be off by now

Front camber -1.2* left -1* right
caster 2.5* left 1.75* right
Toe 1/8in out

rear camber 1.7* left and right
toe neutral
Theres the tell tale sign. Why do you think your caster is off by almost a degree from left to right? Your lower control arm bushings are worn. Replace and it'll fix it.
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Default Re: pull to the right, worse under braking?

Originally Posted by preludeNApower
tire pressures are even too. These where my alignment specs from 3 months ago, may be off by now

Front camber -1.2* left -1* right
caster 2.5* left 1.75* right
Toe 1/8in out

rear camber 1.7* left and right
toe neutral
i do alignments.... a vehicle will always pull to the side with the shortest caster...typically youll see a 1/2 degree split between the two sides with the shorter caster being on the left side to compensate for the crown of the road ... you've either bent something or have a bushing that is bad....if your suspension checks out ok then you can try adjusting it by the radius rods to make up some caster
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