Brakes

[Wes Davis]

I just purchased new tires and a 4 wheel alignment. When I test drove from the garage I had a very slight pull to the right. They put the ST back on the alignment machine and it was perfect. Checked all my undercarriage and all is straight and tight. They believe the problem is I have one brake caliper dragging and not releasing its pressure for some reason. What needs to be done here. Rebuild a caliper. buy a new caliper. Do I have to do both calipers. Is it possible I just need to take the pads out and clean up the slide rails, pins and all that stuff on the offending caliper.

 

[Nik Hoffman]

Did it pull BEFORE the tires and alignment?? If it is a brake caliper issue, alot of places recommend replacing the calipers in pairs, just think, the same wear on one is on the other being the same age and all. Good luck...

 

[Brian Curry]

If you can jack up each wheel to see if the brake is dragging. Check tire pressures, as incorrect tire pressure can cause the same problem.

 

[EddieS'04]

If it didnt pull before. Ask the shop if they alowed for road crown..

 

[scott degroot]

Maybe one your new tires isn't right, swap the front tires from left to right and see if your pull goes away?? I would say 30% of the cars that come into my shop for an alignment due to pulling is a tire issue.

 

[Brandon Hovater]

When I had a bad caliper the light came on due to low fluid. Never noticed a pull.

 

[EddieS'04]

Maybe one your new tires isn't right, swap the front tires from left to right and see if your pull goes away?? I would say 30% of the cars that come into my shop for an alignment due to pulling is a tire issue.

Ditto, I had that happen many times.