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So i replaced the brakes rotors and bearing all at once on my 97 ford ranger 2.3L 2wheel drive and when I press the brakes decently hard the truck will yank to the left. I broke the brakes in just fine nice and easy. Any ideas?
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Pulling to one side under heavy braking suggests one of your calipers isn't working correctly or you have excessive play in the steering linkages or ball joints. If the suspension and steering are in good shape then pulling to the left suggests the right side caliper isn't doing it's job.
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Go back and recheck your work. If they weren't pulling before you did this work, then something you did changed the way the brakes are functioning. Not trying to beat you up on this, just that this has happened to me and others. You get in a hurry to finish, and something gets overlooked. Try bleeding as was suggested, though, if you didn't "open" the system, where did the air come from. Check all rubber lines going to the calipers, especially the one in question. Twisting and moving older rubber might have created a small pinhole type leak. Look at all fittings in the system. Look at caliper seal (piston boot) on that side also. Did your old pads wear evenly? Could be a sign of caliper problems. You did replace essential hardware, such as the metal tabs the pads ride on (lubed with caliper grease), and shims on the pads (as required), if so equipped. Caliper brackets get wear points in them over time, and when new parts are installed, it changes the point of contact, and can give you problems. Had a caliper bind on me with new pads (Dodge van), and it ended up being the bracket was just worn. Replaced BOTH sides, and had good brakes. Just some points for thought. Good luck!! Give us an update as to what you find!
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