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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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I own a 2000 excursion with approx 125000 miles. When coming to a hard stop the truck pulls hard to the left. We've replaced the brakes (including calipers)shocks, upper and lower ball joints, tires, had an alignment and still handles terrible. Any ideas?
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Did it start all at once, or develop gradually? After all you've replaced, it sounds like something is bent. Did you hit anything? Did the alignment shop check toe-out on turns? It won't tell you what, but it will tell you if something in the steering is bent.

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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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Could have a bad rubber brake line?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but make sure your brake line is not twisted 360 degrees where it attaches to the caliper. I had the exact same problem and it took me some time to figure out. Hopefully this is it. If not, it could be a caliper. Autozone sells them for $38 if you give them the core. Lifetime warranty.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. The calipers were both replaced and alignment shop said everything was ok. Any other ideas?
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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I have heard that a bad or seperated belt in one or more tires can cause this.
 
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