Hi All,
I have a 1998 Ram 1500 van and replaced the rotor and bearing on the right side.Since then when I apply the brakes it pulls hard right.There seems to be no ABS on this van and a mechanic told me the flex[rubber] line on the left is expanding causing it to pull right.I have also replaced the caliper on the left but this did not fix the problem.I have inspected the left flex line and I see no reason to believe it's at fault.I also had my wife press the pedal and saw the left side is geting presure and the hose did not expand.The hose looks to be plyable and in good condition.Could the PROPORTIONING valve be the problem here?

Thank you for any input.

 

The proportioning valve works front to back not side to side, so you can probably rule that out.

How are the rear brakes? If the right rear is grabbing but the left rear is not, you will also get a pull to the right.

 

I haven't checked rears but I do know that when I replaced the right rotor I replaced the pads and they are worn probly more than 50% now and the left side is like new.I also see that one line feeds both fronts before a "T" splitter.

 

This observation would lead me to believe that the left side is not applying as much pressure as the right side. The left brake hose could be clogged and is preventing sufficient fluid flow.

 

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-r...-to-right.html

david

 

Change the flexible rubber hose. This is a common (and known) problem with brakes pulling on the Dodge B van.

 

Well I changed the rubber hose and things are better.I can't say 100% but its pretty close.
Thanks for the help
LG
West Virginia

 

That's good news. Sometimes after changing the hose the caliper's piston continues to stick because the caliper was subjected to overheating while the old hose was in place. You can get rebuilt Carbone calipers at most Advance Auto Parts for about $20 each. Changing calipers and bleeding the brakes will probably get you back (or at least very close) to perfect for minimal labor and cash outlay.