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Old 08-04-2014, 09:38 PM   #1
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1997 Ram, pulls to left for second when braking

I have a 1997 Ram 1500 when I apply the brakes the truck pulls to the left for a spit second then goes straight.
Example: doing about 40 MPH take hands off the wheel and slam on the brakes, truck pulls immediately to left, like I did a quick lane change then goes straight.

About a month ago I replaced a section of brake line going to left rear wheel.

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Re: 1997 Ram, pulls to left for second when braking

I replaced the front calipers and am still having the same problem, any one have any idea whats going on?

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Re: 1997 Ram, pulls to left for second when braking

I'd replace both front brake flex hoses, the rubber hoses to the calipers. One is probably weak and expanding a little under pressure. Have seen these cause this issue several times.
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Re: 1997 Ram, pulls to left for second when braking

Found that the bracket that holds the rubber flex hose was rusted and pinching the hose, pried the bracket open a little bit and that fixed the problem.
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