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  1. mavtricks71

    mavtricks71 Member

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    I know this isnt Mav related but need some help, i have a 1991 Ranger, i put new "remanufactered" calipers on it, truck wants to pull to the left when i apply the brakes, ive driven it about 10k miles since calipers, still pulls to left...Heres the kicker, the right side wheel drags more than the left....left spins more free...yet it pulls to the left?? any help would be appreciated :tiphat:
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Check that you didn't twist the line arround some how... could also be bad caliper.
     
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    yea ill check the line tommorow, im sure the lines ok...but i will double check
     
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    Just checking here, Are both calipers the same or L An Right? When installing make sure the bleeder is at the upper most point of caliper. Rebleed, after as Gene says check line routing, also make sure hose connections are tight.

    Hanging calipers by hose ends will loosen up over time,, always recheck,

    All things stated above,, well ,, lets just say I still have teeth marks on my rear for not double checking
     
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    had a '90 bronco ii do the same thing. make sure you have the right caliper and pad assembly on the correct side. ours acted like it was outta balance (slight vibration and pulling) upon braking.
     
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    Sounds like the right caliper is hanging up or as previously stated, not properly assembled/installed.
     
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    I'm gonna say brake hose......

    Right side is resticted....

    Hence the drag.....

    and the pulling left.....

    good advice so far
     
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