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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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on my 97 2500 gasser im havin a brake issue when i put quiet a bit of pressure when braking at high speeds my truck wants to pull to the left but if i dont push hard on the brakes it does fine and at slow speed under 35 it brakes fine what could cause this i just put a new caliper on the left side has new pads just started this out of no wheres another question would a worn pitman arm or idler bar cause this bc they look like they need changed and i have alittle play in the steering but i just put a new trac bar on it last week...but if yall could help me out wit this id be appreciative...thanks...
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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always change everything in pairs dude..... do you ever change anything one at a time? Like spark plugs.. or change the oil but not the filter... you should change everything together.. or nothing at all
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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You can get away with replacing one caliper as long as you do the pads on the other side also, and clean the slides and slide pins. It sounds like the side you didn't replace is not moving freely and as quickly as the side you did replace. But, since you think you have other issues, they need to be addressed also.
 
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