car pulls to left.

[rcsavage]

Hey guys. this started about 2 weeks ago. sometimes when i get on the brakes a little heavy, the car pulls to the left. not too bad, but to the point where if i didnt expect it, i might lose control. i changed the rotors and pads on both sides in the front. stops better but still pulls. the calipers seemed to move in and out fine(worked it with a c clamp), could there be a blockage in one of the lines? could this be one of the rubber lines swelling anf not allowing fluid thru as easily? or is this something more serious, like the master cyclinder? I am not loosing any brake fluid if that helps also.

 

[hawkeye18]

It might be an alignment issue... when you brake hard, the front suspension compresses. If something's wonky with your alignment, your car might start pulling to the left... but it could just as easily be swollen brake hoses. IIRC, though, that doesn't happen too much with the fronts. You could be an exception. I doubt it's the MC.

 

[rcsavage]

thanks didnt really think of that. it could use an allignment anyway, maybe ill get that done. thanks alot.

 

[1993MTXSHO]

im nto sure btu could it be a broken subframe? It might be that and thats why its throwing your alignment off and when it gets some more weight on it it makes the cars alignment move out a little.

 

[Racer X]

I would check either for a broken subframe, or work strut rod to subframe bushings. I had the exact same problem, and replacing the bushings was the solution for me.

To check, have an assistant stand outside the car, and with the parking brake on firmly, try to move forward. If they wheels look as if they're trying to move independent of the car, that's your problem.