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Old 10-06-2012, 05:50 AM
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Well guys I have Mustang Gt01 2007. Since last couple of days I am facing a new problem, whenever I hit the brake strongly I feel a jerk over the steering wheel, what may the exact reason?
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Old 10-06-2012, 06:29 AM
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Your front brakes either need adjusting or replacement. If one side engages with more force than the other, the symptom is exactly what you described.
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Old 10-06-2012, 09:01 AM
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Why are you continually slamming on the brakes?? Anyways, if your steering wheel is jerking a certain way then it is most likely your control arms. Check them! Good luck!
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Old 10-06-2012, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 07grabber4.0
Why are you continually slamming on the brakes?? Anyways, if your steering wheel is jerking a certain way then it is most likely your control arms. Check them! Good luck!
Probably to slow down or stop. OT--I was having my car serviced at the dealer and wandered by the used car lot. There was a car that looked a lot like yours. The prospective customer asked what color it was. The salesman said, "School bus yellow." I kid you not.
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Old 10-06-2012, 10:29 PM
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More likely the caliper is sticking on one side, rather than a control arm problem.

Now if it was a used 2013 that could be "school bus yellow" but a little early to find those on the used car lots so probably just a sales guy who has a "little knowledge" about Mustangs LOL
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Old 10-08-2012, 04:27 AM
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Okay, thanks guys for your suggestions, I too have something doubt about the caliper and the arm but now I am confirmed. So, going to check out these things.
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check those calipers first.
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Old 10-09-2012, 04:15 AM
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Yeah friends, you are really the expert guys indeed. I checked all things and found rust on caliper, so what do you think, this is happening just because of the rusting caliper, if yes, then what I should do ??
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if you are going at about 10mph or so on a level road and brake fairly hard and the steering wheel pulls to one side, you are likely looking at a front end alignment issue. Just my .02
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If you have rust on one rotor AFTER driving the car, that's telling you that you have a frozen caliper/piston. Rotor rust is common after sitting overnight or after washing the car but is removed by the brake pads after one or two applications of the brake. If the rust isn't being removed then only the other side is grabbing and the car should be pulling to the side opposite the rusty rotor.
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