Brake pulling

[CALPC89]

I own a '94 3000GT SL and lately when i brake my car starts heavily pulling to the right and sometimes to the left. I just had new brake kit put on my car and my tires rotated about 2 months ago. Does anyone know whats up with my car? Thanks

[3kvr4]

Originally Posted by CALPC89

I own a '94 3000GT SL and lately when i brake my car starts heavily pulling to the right and sometimes to the left. I just had new brake kit put on my car and my tires rotated about 2 months ago. Does anyone know whats up with my car? Thanks

what kind of brake kit? did it happen b4 you installed this brake kit?

[Linebckr49]

when you apply the brakes, do you feel any kind of vibration? does the steering wheel shake at all?

i'm thinking one or more of the brake discs are warped.

[CALPC89]

I just replaced the brakes with factory parts and it never did this before. There's a slight vibration with the steering wheel and then like a split second later it just pulls to the right like im trying to turn in that direction, it's that bad.

[3kvr4]

can you be more specific plz

[CALPC89]

I had the hoses, rotors, and pads replaced.

[Linebckr49]

ya, definitely check the front rotors to see if they are warped or not. you can do this by removing them and putting them on a brake lathe, or you could just take your rotors to a brake shop, Midas, or wherever and have them check. if warped, they can simply "turn" the brakes (grind down rotor surface to make it uniform again). shouldn't be too much money (30-50 bucks) to simply turn the rotors.

also, you might check your tie rods. if the car wants to pull in a direction, that usually is something defective or a joint with excessive play in the steering system. the tie rods can go out over time and have excessive play. also, the rubber boots can tear, leading to loss of lubrication.

[i just got some new tie rods from www.thepartsbin.com for i think $40 each (free shipping), and these new tie rods have a nipple to grease them for longer life.]

[3kvr4]

Originally Posted by CALPC89

I had the hoses, rotors, and pads replaced.

ok when you open the lines, you need to bleed them, did you? Just cuz you bought new rotors, does not mean they are good. You may.... need a new
proportioning valve


use this to check your rotors

[CALPC89]

Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.

[CALPC89]

I had the dealership to replace the parts. But everything was fine up to now.

[3kvr4]

ahhhhhh, take it back. let them fix what they broke.

[Linebckr49]

Originally Posted by 3kvr4

ok when you open the lines, you need to bleed them, did you? Just cuz you bought new rotors, does not mean they are good. You may.... need a new
proportioning valve

do you ever have anything useful to add? anyone who even TOUCHES their brakes knows about bleeding the system. and since the dealership did it, i know they bled the brakes. you MUST do it after replacing the lines b/c you lose fluid in the process. duh.

why are NEW OEM rotors NOT good? please explain to us this phenomena with your genius experience. a new proportioning valve? how does this at all relate to brake rotors? if you knew anything about the proportioning valve, you would know that it only regulates pressure in the fluid to the front and rear brakes. thus, it has NO regulation over fliud to the left or right sides, therefore, the proportioning valve would have no effect upon his car pulling to one side.

Originally Posted by 3kvr4

use this to check your rotors

and do you even know what the objects in that picture do? i don't think you do. IF you do, please tell us. and so, in your infinite wisdom, your advice is for him to go buy that snap-on kit for $327 just to test his rotors? only thing useful in there is a micrometer meant for precise measurements. but the problem in question is whether or not his rotors are warped: simple, remove tire, spin rotor, check for flat, smooth motion OR wavy motion of rotor when turning. HOWEVER, this may be a bit difficult, so turning them on a brake lathe would be much easier.

Originally Posted by 3kvr4

ahhhhhh, take it back. let them fix what they broke.

ya, i figured that's what you would say. since you cannot (and never really do) contribute useful and helpful ideas, you would take your car somewhere else and bitch at someone to tell them to fix it. think about it: if you think someone messed up on your car, why would you want to take it back to them? since its the dealership, they'll probably say its not their fault and make you pay more money to get it fixed. but the point is that since they screwed up once before, why trust them again to do it right the second time?

i know you want to help, but when you make stupid posts by spitting out information that is just obvious, it doesn't help anyone; it only confuses people.

sorry about my rant. i don't mean to take my frustrations out on you. i just get fed up with people trying to give advice on areas that they don't know anything about.

[3kvr4]

linebckr49, YOU ARE A FUCKING GAY!! is it that time of month again? you need to back off you douche bag! I know what im saying you minge. just i cuz im in a hurry i wont explain all those things i said. I learn this stuff from ASE MASTERS and ill be back on sunday night to answer those questions you asked. PEACE BITCH.

[talskinyguy]

Well I didnt read too much, everyone was bitching....

Sounds like its not the brakes. I would vote wheels bearing or something with the alignment.

[VR43000GT]

Originally Posted by 3kvr4

linebckr49, YOU ARE A FUCKING GAY!! is it that time of month again? you need to back off you douche bag! I know what im saying you minge. just i cuz im in a hurry i wont explain all those things i said. I learn this stuff from ASE MASTERS and ill be back on sunday night to answer those questions you asked. PEACE BITCH.