2006 maxima pulling to the left when braking?

Question

2006 maxima pulling to the left when braking! Also the steering wheel shakes when braking! Whats the problem here?

Answer 1

its the brake pads on the front, one side is worn out so the other will do the pulling on its own. or the callipers on one side are pushed out too far and wont return, this is very dangerous and needs immediate attention.

Answer 2

If the steering wheel shakes only when braking the rotors are warped. If it pulls only when braking you may have a caliper sticking which can cause the rotors to warp. If pads are worn uneven there is a caliper problem. How many miles on car?? Calipers may be under warranty but pads and rotors probably are not.

Answer 3

You replaced the right hand rear tire when you had that flat 3 months ago and rotated that new tire to the front last oil change. Car will pull toward the smaller diameter tire less tread side. Brake pulsations, Judder we call it at Nissan is rotors with thickness variations. I reccomend turning the rotors on the car Nissan has special PRO-CUT machine to give you back an even brake. Use nissan brake pads they are exactly the right materal.

Answer 4

Check w/ any of your local, trusted mechanics. If you go in for a diagnostic $60-75 and you decide to get the repairs done, they typically take that price off the cost. Try a shop that's on the left. Good luck!

Answer 5

you probably lost the facing off the pads on the left... youll need a new caliper, new pads, and a new rotor

Answer 6

Check your caliper. They are easy to rebuild not many parts at all.

Answer 7

Cracked rotor.

That's the easy answer.