Front brake problem

[charles546]

I have a friend who needs some help.
He just bought a 99 cougar which has a brake problem.
Put new calipers and new hoses on it but didnt help.
When you first touch the brakes the steering wheel turns to
the left just a little but the car pulls to the right.there is a little roaring soundat this time.push the brake alittle harder stops fine and straight.any help or advice would be appericated.

Thanks charles546.

[rhandwor]

Does this car have anti lock brakes it makes a difference on what to look for also does it have any warning lights coming on at this time.

[charles546]

Originally Posted by rhandwor

Does this car have anti lock brakes it makes a difference on what to look for also does it have any warning lights coming on at this time.

thanks for the reply. it does not have antilock brakesand the brake light is not on.put on a rack and found a little slack in right lower balljoint going to replace it today hope that solves the problem.if you have any advice we sure would appericate it.

thanks again tor trying to help

charles546

[rhandwor]

Did the ball joint fix the problem or do you still have a problem?

[charles546]

Originally Posted by rhandwor

Did the ball joint fix the problem or do you still have a problem?

no didnt help. going to get frontend lined to see if that helps just put on new tires.checked the rest of sespention seemed to be fine. just lost on this one.

[rhandwor]

Put the car on four jack stands. Pull the wheels and watch the calipers. Have someone else push on the brakes. Look at the mounting hardware for the calipers. Are the calipers moving properly. Look at the rotors for signs of rubbing. A bad front wheel bearing can cause problems.

[charles546]

Originally Posted by rhandwor

Put the car on four jack stands. Pull the wheels and watch the calipers. Have someone else push on the brakes. Look at the mounting hardware for the calipers. Are the calipers moving properly. Look at the rotors for signs of rubbing. A bad front wheel bearing can cause problems.

sorry took so long to get back to you. took car and got four wheel alignment took care of the problem. thanks for all the help.

charles