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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Hello,[/align][/align]I have a strange problem. When I hold the steering whel straight, the steering whel is slightly off center. When I brake while doing this the car will pull to the left I then correct the left pull by turning the wheel right a bit and then it is centered and driving straight under braking. If I then accelerate it pulls to the right and I have to move the wheel off center again to correct. I though this would be brakes but I bled them and the pads are good. Possibly sticky caliper? I thought it could be a worn out bushing of sorts because I also noticed that I can vary the steering by throttle changes slightly. I know its a tad confusing but any thoughts?[/align][/align]Thanks,[/align]ZeFf[/align]
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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umm, sounds like the car needs an alignment....... take it to you local firestone
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Also have the front end checked sounds like something in the front end is bad.
 
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