Car pulls to left when I break

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cmlcsu
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I just installed new break pads on my 2002 QX4 and rotated my tires. Now when I break the car pulls to the left, the faster I go the harder it pulls. The tires do not seem to have excessive wear and my tire pressures are all correct. I am thinking that my issue is with the break calipers. How difficult is it to replace the calipers?

When I took off my old pads, the inside pad on the drivers side was worn heavier on one side more than the other.

If anyone has instructions on how to replace the calipers I would appreciate it. Pictures are even better.

Thanks in advance!


ARKQX33V6
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When I took off my old pads, the inside pad on the drivers side was worn heavier on one side more than the other.
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Looks like a repair of both calipers especially the driver's side. Check the rotors, pads, calipers, brake fluid. Last time brakes were bled and fluid changed???

Do the inspection of the complete brake system

fleurys
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Had the same issue....the problem was not caliper...it rarely is.... is it usually the slide pins that, well, do not slide anymore.. also the rubber protecting them usually gets thorned and water can get in... causing rust and swelling of the pin which stops moving... Then you,re stuck with just one side applying pressure on your rotor.

Go check, and then buy from nissan a rubber brake seal rebuilt kit and new slide pins... well worth it.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/pathfinder ... _4807.html


You will need part number : 41000L for the seal kit and 41217 or 41271+A depending on the one that is stuck.

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