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Brent
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2/08/2004
20:26:09
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 Subject: Pulls when hit brakes Help!!
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when I hit the brakes the truck pulls. It doesn't do it all the time but most of the time. Have replaced both rotors and calipers and pads but still do it. Can anybody help.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2004
21:06:04
| RE: Pulls when hit brakes Help!!
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Try replacing the flexible brake hose. Sometime the multi-layered hose develops develops an anurism that only occurs when pressurized. That blocks fluid flow into the caliper. It's most likely on the side that it doesn't pull to - if it pulls to the left, it's on the right.
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hmmm
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2004
21:16:38
| RE: Pulls when hit brakes Help!!
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It probably has nothing to do with your brakes. It is more likely that worn ball joints are allowing the affected wheel to slop around when you hit the brakes, this in turn makes the steering pull in that direction.
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tom
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2/09/2004
08:06:40
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bob is right! it happened to mine!
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TexasTodd
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2/09/2004
10:09:45
|  RE: Pulls when hit brakes Help!!
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Also, make sure the caliper bolts move the caliper freely, as in have lube on them, if they freezing up, that side won't stop well.
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Kota23
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2/09/2004
14:31:14
| RE: Pulls when hit brakes Help!!
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Mine pulls to the left when braking now as well. What I noticed on mine is that the there is more brake pressure on the left rotor. It's shiny while the right side rotor has rust streaks where the brake pad hasn't been fully hitting the rotor. Best way I know of explaining it. Any ideas?
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oyotaco
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2004
15:17:32
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you might also check the rear wheel cylinders. But I would check those brake hoses first, could be kinked from installation.
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slopehead
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2/09/2004
17:31:13
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a frozen piston on one side will make the opposite side seem to grab or pull. frozen or dirty sliders will also cause it.
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oldnbold
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2004
19:40:18
| RE: Pulls when hit brakes Help!!
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have you replaced the brake fluid? Brake fluid is a humectant which, by definition, absorbs moisture. when the fluid gets full of moisture it will easily boil from the heat generated from braking action. When it boils, steam is created in the system and steam is easily compressed. this action may only occur in one brake caliper, or more than one. When it cools down the problem disappears as water is a decent hydraulic agent.
I would guess you have a problem whereby either the hose is bulging as stated previously or your brake fluid is needing to be exchanged. Use the brake fluid with the highest wet boling point you can buy.
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