steering problem, need some help!

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DRIFTKNIGHT_240
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when i step on the brakes hard the steering weel goes a 1/4 to the left, its normal position is kind of a little to the right , has this happened to anyone? what may cause this to happen?


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my car used to pull to the left during braking, then i replaced both my tension rods and it fixed it.

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adrianfromthecastle
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sounds like bump steer

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DRIFTKNIGHT_240
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adrians_s13 wrote:sounds like bump steer
WHAT?

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AZ89two4Tsx
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BUMP STEER

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DRIFTKNIGHT_240
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bro i have never heard of bump steer .. ok .. wat is that?

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AZ89two4Tsx wrote:BUMP STEER

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adrianfromthecastle
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DRIFTKNIGHT_240 wrote:bro i have never heard of bump steer .. ok .. wat is that?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bump_Steer

not too sure if it is or not... I'm just saying it sounds like it.

More info on what kind of set up you have?

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DRIFTKNIGHT_240
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the stock set up of a 95 base chasis .from sway bar , no rear sway bar,, and all the parts that come from the factory...


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DRIFTKNIGHT_240
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I THINK IS TIME FOR NEW TENSION RODS!

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A2V
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When you encounter this kind of problem usually it involves your car front end, front brakes or front tires.

Car pulls to one side when you step on your car brakes

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DRIFTKNIGHT_240 wrote:bro i have never heard of bump steer .. ok .. wat is that?
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+bump+steer%3F


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