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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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Brakes and Alignment

Truck had a slight pull to the right when I picked it up from the dealer about a month ago. (bought it used). I called them back they said no problem they would do an alignment. Got the alignment done drove it home and it had a left hand pull that increased when the brakes were applied.....weird. I let them know and will be taking it back to get it checked.

Last night we had to go out of town and I noticed a squeel, not a loud one, every once in a while when the brakes were applied. At one intersection in town at about 35 mph. I put the brakes on and the drivers side front wheel locked up.

What do you think? The truck only has 22,000 kms. on it.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Its early for rusted slides for the caliper , but do they use salt on the roads there?
Then its possible that someone put the wrong fluid in the brake res. , look and see , its not real early to flush the brake system , and look at the fluid ,
next is also early , but every so often a flap of rubber on the inside of the brake hose will rip and acked like a check valve ,
Just some possibles.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Salt is used.

Maybe that's all it is.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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There is absolutely no reason that one front wheel should lock up. The squeek I can see as a result of a dust film on the rotor when you come to a stop after traveling in dusty or high grit conditions. The lockup may be a result of malfunctioning ABS sensor or improper bleeding of the break on setup. Do you notice any inconsistant wear on one of the front tires.
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