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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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My 1969 stang pulls to the left when going down the road. I have bled the brakes twice and it seems better right after but the next time I drive it the same pull occurs.
Anyone have some ideas????????
Old Aug 30, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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I would take it to a alignment shop and have it realigned....did you do a brake swap or anything?
Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Did you check the tire pressure? If the air difference in my '69's front tires vary by 5 psi, it will pull towards the side with less air. Also, the steering wheel won't point straight when you're driving (bottom spoke at 6 o'clock) unless the air is equal. If you have a 2 spoke factory steering wheel, it should be horizontal.

It could also be your coils if they are old enough. Start with equal air, then check the alignment.

The only other thing that would make you pull to the left is if you personally can't lay off the chimichangas before dinner and you're tipping the scales at 400 lbs+. Try rice cakes if that is the case.

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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Default Not alignment or air pressure

You can hear the brake squeal when it locks up the wheel.
Old Aug 30, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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If you have disc brakes the caliper could be sticking. Jake it up and see if it releases.
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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No disc brakes.......I have brake shoes.......anymore ideas to help me.
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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caster could be off, take it to the mech. shop
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Timetravelinn
I would take it to a alignment shop and have it realigned.
Yeah, it sounds like alignment is off.
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