2007-12-25 14:25:36 · 13 answers · asked by brkmeshkme 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need to check tire inflation first. While there look at the tires for even wear. You may need a wheel alignment to correct the condition. It could be that simply, or you may have some worn steering parts even though you do not notice any noises, etc.
2007-12-25 14:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Right Guard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a brake inspection first to see if the caliper is hanging up (not releasing) the rotor.
Checked the brakes on a Focus couple weeks ago and three of the four pads had run so hot that the lining material fell off on the ground when I pryed the calipers off the rotors.
The stainless steel caliper pins were sticking on the bottom pins and the last boob that did a brake job on it never used any silicone based grease on the caliper pins and they had become stuck and the calipers basically were not releasing when you take your foot off the brake pedal. It had an obvious pull to the left and this vanished after new pads were installed and the caliper pins cleaned and lubed with Silglide which is a silicone based grease for brake applications.
If the brakes are not the problem then you are most likely due for an alignment.
Good Luck!
2007-12-25 22:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be simply out of alignment, worn tire(s), a bad tie rod, a sticking brake caliper and or worn pads, or something more serious. If the weather permits you, try switching the front tires either from left to right, or rotate the front tires from front to rear. If the problem goes away after doing this, then it was a worn tire. If not, then you may need an alignment, a tie rod end, etc.
2007-12-25 22:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The toe on the vehicle is off toe basically sets the steering wheel take it to an alignment shop and the should be able to fix it in about 15 minutes . Toe off is usually caused by large hole curbs and age.
2007-12-25 22:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by capitanbadass 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can be caused buy 2 things
#1 the break on that side is draging and is pulling the car that way or#2 what is called the tow in is off.
In eather case have the frount end checked for alinement.
2007-12-25 22:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could just be a tire. Try to rule that out first. I don't mean the inflation, I mean the tire could have some belts messed up and that can sometimes make a car pull to one side.
2007-12-25 22:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest problem to fix would be front end allignment, but it also could be a bent ty rod or something like that. Take it in to a tire shop and have them look at it
2007-12-25 22:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by nikki696 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
agree with #2, just went through that with my s10. right front tire was separating and had to hold wheel to left to keep it on the road. have front end checked also, mine was pitched at wrong angle putting most weight on inside of tire, thus causing premature wear and separation.good luck.
2007-12-25 22:39:25 · answer #8 · answered by yp_mike_kinsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time you had the front end aligned?
2007-12-25 22:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check tire pressure get an alignment
2007-12-25 23:01:26 · answer #10 · answered by rm194906 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋