brake pull to the right

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kenversusryu
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95 240sx SE manual

I've had this weird brake pull to the right.

I first initially thought it was the front left brake. I did some random ebrake testing while driving around 15 mph and it did not pull to the right. I just thought it was the front left brake seizing or sticking.

I changed out the calipers, pads and rotors and it still exists! I don't see any suspension components bent. I replaced the tension rod with a poweredbymax tension rod thinking it could be the bushing but it's still there. Adjusted the caster and camber to oem spec but admittedly the toe is a bit off. (not entirely sure if toe will cause a pull, let me know if i am incorrect)

here is my list of partstein flextein tie rodstension rod poweredbymaxbrakes thoroughly bled before and after the caliper replaced with ate superblue. Stock lines.

for the rear splparts toe and silkroad camber arms. Not sure if this is relative.

The only thing I can think of is my tires or my toe alignment. But I've had toe ridiculously off before and it never pulled. Can anyone give me any other ideas?

I upgraded to q45 calipers and when i lock my brakes the steering will pull only a tad bit but more or less relatively straight. When it's anything less (hard braking) it will pull. Ignore this part if it confused you.

Thanks all.

p.s. Nothing is leaking if that is what you are thinking.


dcg129
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I don't know about your car, but I believe all brake systems have a 4way valvue that makes sure the master cylinder delivers the same pressure at all 4 brakes. I forget what they call it to but that might be a possibality

kenversusryu
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It really does feel like the left side of my car is lunging more than the right side resulting in a pull. As if the brakes are failing on the left side. Checked everything out though but still no answer. Maybe I missed something.

Can incorrect toe result in a pull? My steering wheel is off and it points to the left. When i drive 15 mph and brake the steering wheel points straight. Anything faster than that and brake will pull to the right.

Hope that helps a bit.

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you might have a crimped hose somewhere....check all your lines

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dcg129 wrote:I don't know about your car, but I believe all brake systems have a 4way valvue that makes sure the master cylinder delivers the same pressure at all 4 brakes. I forget what they call it to but that might be a possibality
It's called a proportioning valve.
kenversusryu wrote:It really does feel like the left side of my car is lunging more than the right side resulting in a pull. As if the brakes are failing on the left side. Checked everything out though but still no answer. Maybe I missed something.

Can incorrect toe result in a pull? My steering wheel is off and it points to the left. When i drive 15 mph and brake the steering wheel points straight. Anything faster than that and brake will pull to the right.

Hope that helps a bit.
Incorrect toe can cause a pull but, it won't straighten itself out as you go faster. Did you replace both front caliper? If you replaced just the left, then you replaced the wrong one. If you're pulling to the right, that means the caliper on the right is dragging.

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NSR A32 wrote:
It's called a proportioning valve.

Incorrect toe can cause a pull but, it won't straighten itself out as you go faster. Did you replace both front caliper? If you replaced just the left, then you replaced the wrong one. If you're pulling to the right, that means the caliper on the right is dragging.
I agree it sounds like you may need to take another look at your calipers....even if they are new one could be failing....I have seen it happen more than once....even new parts fail from time to time


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