Car pulls hard to right side

[keruhas184]

Ok, I know this has been discussed numerous times, but suspension/steering problems are different for each person, plz help me if you can:

I just noticed that the car pulls hard to the right at the speeds 35+. At about 45 if I let go of the wheel the car would go off the street in 3 seconds! I don't feel unusual vibration, it just pulls to the side. When stepping on the brake, the car seems straight. It seems like the steering wheel just turns to the right contantly.

I just replaced the front right caliper (I popped the piston out by accident while inspecting it :uh: ) It still veers off. I will look at the rear brakes this evening. I'll also change the tires around and see if there's change.

But could be PS be malfunctioning that bad? I changed the fluid and belt when I took out the AC...

The suspension: most ball joints are new. I changed and adjusted brakes recently so maybe I did that wrong... I do feel some vibration when I brake. The wheel caps are very hot on all wheels save rear right... What should I look for when inspecting brakes?

Can the wheel bearing go bad this fast? The car seemed fine a few days ago.

The biggest problems is that I've got to go on a trip today. Its a 3 hour drive. Is it safe to drive for this long if I don't solve the problem?

[maka_RTH]

i have no idea if this is your problem..., but if your brakes a constantly rubbing(making your wheels hot), that could make your car turn to the right. and, if they are constantly rubbing..., i don't think it'd be a good idea to drive with them like that..., they could catch fire. i haven't really worked with suspension/brakes yet though..., so im not sure. you could also check your tire pressures..., that could give you a messed up alignment.

[keruhas184]

OK, so how do I make sure my brakes are in the right position. I know the rear brakes have the adjusting wheel thing that you turn to change the clearance. Is there anything like this in the front?

I'm also thinking of cutting the PS belt to see if there is any difference...

[PortugalFocus]

worst case senario is that you will get uneven tire wear..... one of you tires may be under inflated or it maybe over inflated. Check tire pressure and if if they are equal or very similar, try getting an alignment.

When I usta hav my 3G, I never had the car to the point where it wouldn't pull. I had it manually aligned dozens of times, electronically twice and I checked tire pressure on almost a daily basis. I forgot to mention that I had new upper and lower control arms bushings, spings, swaybar links, swaybar, shocks and struts.

[keruhas184]

I checked the pressure a few days ago, I see how it is today. I'm really thinking my rear brakes are locked up. So I'll take a look at them and will see. (I'm at my work now, thats why I haven't done it yet) If anyone has other ideas, let me know. It pulls really hard, not a small alignment issue.

Does anyone know for sure: Can the PS go crazy and pull to one side all the time? I'm quite tempted to just take off the cable...

[keruhas184]

I discovered it is one of the wheels. Car started pulling to the left after rotating the tires. Its probably a rear wheel that I bumped on a curb while taking a sharp turn and it got bent or something.

So, genz watch out for them sharp turns or you'll have the same problem as me. BTW the brakes rotated smooth as silk - was good to know.

Thanks for the support, its good to know that I won't have to dump too much cash to get her running well again.