Pulls left when braking
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Pulls left when braking
I have a 2000 F250 that pulls hard to the left when braking. Took it in and the mechanic said the right front caliper wasn’t grabbing. Replaced the right front caliper and had no issues for about 4 days, now has started happing again. Mechanic said it might be the ball joints. Took it to another shop and they said the right front caliper is not grabbing, same as before. I doubt the new caliper is the issue, wondering if it might be the ABS module. Thoughts?
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Look for a set of stainless steel brake hoses. Russell makes them. I have them on my Excursion and it improved the pedal feel noticeably. After 18 years on the road, rubber brake hoses are well past their expected service life. Of course, the best benefit will be seen if you replace all 5 hoses.
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A new set of rubber hoses are inexpensive (compared to SS lines) and will likely outlive the rest of the truck. It's difficult to justify the extra expense of SS lines unless there is a demonstrated need for them.
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I'll have to disagree. The expense is easy to justify. A set of rubber brake hoses for the truck is going to run you about $60 (~$15/hose on rockauto). A set of the stainless lines is about $135 (current price on amazon). So for slightly more than double the cost, you get improved braking distance and the safety that comes along with it. Who wouldn't spend another $75 to improve the braking performance of an 8000 lb vehicle? For me, it was an easy decision. If $75 is a breaking point for you, then you should trade the super duty in for a Honda because you can't afford to drive it. These are not economical vehicles to drive and $75 shouldn't break the bank.
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It’s been a week since I had some more work done and haven’t noticed any issues. I ended up replacing all 5 rubber brake hoses, new front left caliper, new rear pads, turned all rotors, and flushed the brake fluid.
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