Brakes pull hard to the left...
03-07-2006, 04:37 PM
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Im pretty well back to square one with my braking issues. I have replaced everything that I can think of in the front brakes. Ive put new calipers on both sides, new hoses, and new pads, and the master cylinder is a few months old. Ive adjusted the rear brakes like instructed, Ive bled the system (front and rear) several times to make sure there is no air leading to the problem. It just pulls hard to the right now when I hit the brakes. It doesnt matter if Im doing 10 or 85. I can honestly switch lanes with my brake pedal. When I replace the left caliper, it doesnt pull much, then after a little while, it begins to pull again. What is up with my brakes? Im out of ideas!!! 
03-07-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by infidel
When the track bar was shot my 4x pulled hard right.
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If I have to jump on the brakes hard during a hard acceleration my truck pulls right also? I cant get them to do it normaly so I wonder... how do you check for a bad track bar?
03-07-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ratsun
How do you check for a bad track bar?
Sorry, I'm trying to hit 3,000 posts.
03-08-2006, 10:42 AM
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Have someone move the steering wheel back and forth.
Watch for movement at the end connected to the frame, you can see it though the driver's side wheelwell on most rigs.
If you can see any movement at all in the ball joint the bar is shot.
Watch for movement at the end connected to the frame, you can see it though the driver's side wheelwell on most rigs.
If you can see any movement at all in the ball joint the bar is shot.
03-08-2006, 12:26 PM
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On my old gas truck (3/4 ton Ram) I had the same issue. Replaced everything you did. What I ended up finding was a serious dead spot in my steering box. When I hit the brakes, the steering wheel would pull about 1/8th of a turn and stay there. I tightened the adjustment on the top of the box, and it went away. I'm far from an expert, but I assumed there was a worn spot where the gears in the steering box mesh together. Give it a try and see if it helps. At least it will give you another 15 minutes before you start to pull your hair out again!
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03-08-2006, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MDMIKE
What I ended up finding was a serious dead spot in my steering box. When I hit the brakes, the steering wheel would pull about 1/8th of a turn and stay there. I tightened the adjustment on the top of the box, and it went away.MIke
03-09-2006, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MasseyMan1089
Where is the adjustment and how did you adjust it, Im up for anything at this point!
03-09-2006, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by infidel
This might help http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1997/19-10-97.htm
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