I just bought this 1994 Ford Explorer. When I brake it pulls hard to the left, any ideas of what it possibly is before I take it in to have it looked at?
2006-07-21 12:08:38 · 10 answers · asked by justwondering 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If pulling hard to the left, then a brake component on the right side is not working properly, causing all of the work to be done by the left. When dealing with the brake system, I would definately want to have it looked at by a professional.
2006-07-21 12:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take it in to a reputable mechanic and have them look, it could be a balance or alignment issue but it sounds more like your brakes. Usually if it only pulls when you brake it is one of your brakes either not working (the opposite side of the pull) or one side is braking harder than the other (the same side as the pull). Either way you should get that fixed soon.
2006-07-21 12:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by malkier8567 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like brake imbalance: your left front brakes are more effective than your right front brakes. You need to take it to a good, reputable mechanic (AAA recommended is even better). Let him (or her) do the diagnostics. If you are mechanically inclined, changing the pads does not pose too many problems. Anything more, you need some mechanical skills...
2006-07-21 12:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by circle_sabine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have it checked by a brake specialist - you may need new pads, rotors, etc. The sooner the better - you might get away with just pads if you're lucky. The longer you wait, the more damage.
2006-07-21 12:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by braingamer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you could have a frozen caliper. Have your brakes checked by a reputable mechanic.
2006-07-21 12:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the tire pressure. If you are pulling hard to the left, check the right front tire especially.
2006-07-21 12:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by cows4me79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a ford durr..
Fix
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2006-07-21 12:17:09 · answer #7 · answered by Andé 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alignment
2006-07-21 12:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unbalanced tire
alignment
caliper
2006-07-21 19:28:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a balancing..or alignment
2006-07-21 12:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by Rain S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋