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- Why does my car keep pulling to the left and right?
- Do you need to do an alignment after replacing lower control arms?
- What makes a car sway from side to side?
- What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?
- What causes a vehicle to pull to the right?
- Can I get an alignment with a bad control arm?
- What is death wobble?
- What causes a car to sway when you hit a bump?
- How do you know if you have a stuck caliper?
- How do I know if I have a bad rotor?
Why does my car keep pulling to the left and right?
One of the most common reasons your car will pull to one side is because the wheel alignment is off. When your wheel and axles aren't lined correctly you'll notice your steering wheel – and the whole front of the car – pull to the left or right. ... However, a more serious symptom of misaligned wheels is uneven tread wear.
Do you need to do an alignment after replacing lower control arms?
An alignment after replacing the lower control arm is absolutely required. Because the likelihood of the new control arm, (plus the other parts that should be replaced during this procedure), of being the EXACT same dimensions are extremely unlikely.
What makes a car sway from side to side?
A Worn Tire or Bent Wheel Hub may cause your car to sway from side to side. A Tire Balance or Wheel Alignment may be required or if your Tires are worn, it may be time for a replacement. Other reasons What Makes a Car Sway are Faulty Struts or Worn Shocks.
What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?
If your vehicle pulls to one side when braking, take it to be checked by a qualified mechanic as soon as you can.
What causes a vehicle to pull to the right?
One of the most common reasons why your car pulls to the right is uneven air pressure in your tires. A tire with lower pressure on one side of the vehicle has a different height which causes the wheel alignment to shift. Under-inflated tires have an increased resistance to roll, which amplifies steering pull.
Can I get an alignment with a bad control arm?
You cannot, and should not, align the car with worn parts because when you finally replace the parts, you have to align again -- assuming you can even get the car aligned now.
What is death wobble?
Death wobble is used to describe a series of sudden, often violent front suspension vibrations exhibited by solid front axle suspensions, and more infrequently, independent front suspensions. ... Even just one death wobble incident can cause permanent—and dangerous—suspension or steering damage.
What causes a car to sway when you hit a bump?
This is a clear indication that the suspension has problems. This is caused by worn out shocks and struts. The shocks and the struts are responsible for handling how a car behaves when it hits a bump on the road. ... Another warning sign of bad suspension is the swaying and wandering of the steering wheel while steering.
How do you know if you have a stuck caliper?
If the piston is stuck within the caliper, or the pad is stuck, the car can feel down on power (as if the parking brake is on). You may also notice the car pulling to one side with the steering wheel pointed straight, when cruising and not applying the brake. As you drive, the seized brake may also get hot – very hot.
How do I know if I have a bad rotor?
Be on the lookout for a pulsation or vibration in the vehicle or on the brake pedal. You may even feel this vibration or pulsation in your steering wheel. If you experience vibration or pulsation, it is an indicator that the rotors could have a thickness variation problem and should be checked.
