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Old 02-19-2008, 11:01 PM
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I have a '98 Dakota 4WD Supercab with a 318 and auto. My issue is when I apply the brakes while driving, the truck jerks hard to the right. If I let off the brakes, the truck dives back to the left, but not quite as hard. I've replaced both front axles, both upper ball joints, and had the transaxle checked. I've also removed the front drive shaft, all to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 02-19-2008, 11:20 PM
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not trying to sound like a jerk but did you get the brakes checked out or changed out maybe their causing you some problems.
 
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Old 02-19-2008, 11:25 PM
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not trying to sound like a jerk but did you get the brakes checked out or changed out maybe their causing you some problems.

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I would start with the brakes first. Can cause pulling when bad.
 
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Old 02-19-2008, 11:36 PM
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You may have a rubberbrake line that has collapse on the inside. Or a caliper piston sticking.
 
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:18 AM
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You may have a rubberbrake line that has collapse on the inside. Or a caliper piston sticking.
^+1 To all the above suggestions. Do we have a proportioning valve? If so it could be FUBAR'ed.
 



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