Hey all! New to the forum and am seeking information on front brake issues pulling. Recently had shoes, rotors and calipers changed and still pulls to the right. Any thoughts it may be the master cylinder or bearings? Oh, it is a 02 Dakota quad cab SLT factory lowered, 4.7L roughly 200200 miles. Had the A arms replaced on both sides, sway bar links around the first of the year. Recently changed the shocks. Any advise would greatly be appreciated. The next step will be having the alignment checked this week.

 

When you say A arms, do you mean the upper control arms? How about lower ball joints? What shape are your flex hoses in for the brakes. If the left one is partially blocked, it will be weaker on brakes and the right one will grab stronger. I've got an '02 Ram and my left one snapped when I was doing some front end work. It was rusted inside.

 

Was it pulling before the calipers were replaced? Did someone else do the work? Sounds like a sticking caliper which needs the slide pins to be greased.

 

alignment won't fix a pull that only occurs during braking. If it was an alignment problem...it would be there when not braking. I would think its a brake or loose suspension/steering component.

if you think you have a brake drag or seized caliper, collapsed flex hose...measure the rotor temp after a test drive. one real hot or real cold is an indication of a problem.

loose steering or suspension parts can cause a directional change when under brake forces...have theses parts checked for wear.

if you have rear drum brakes...make sure they are set up properly and the adjusters/star wheels are working. One side with 2 much clearance will cause a pull.

 

What Prime Said

 

Hey everyone. Thanks for the input. It was the alignment. Drives like a champ now straight as an arrow.

 

post the alignment printout