2004 TL A/T pulls at low and high speeds

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Mar 3, 2019 | 02:33 PM

spotpea

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2004 TL A/T pulls at low and high speeds

Hi,
I purchased a used Acura TL in November with 126,000 miles on it. Well serviced but noticed it has an odd pull in the front wheels. It happens when slowing to a stop - the only way I can think to describe it is it feels like if you catch an edge when skiing. The car just pulls in one direction and fights the wheel. At high speeds, when you take long arcing curves like a highway ramp there is a softness and a slight need to correct as well. I was just ordering tires as I assumed they are just old and the sidewalls are worn, but thought I’d ask here too since it might be something more sinister.
thank you for any thoughts you may have!

Mar 3, 2019 | 03:02 PM

thoiboi

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could be dragging brake calipers

Mar 3, 2019 | 03:19 PM

NBP04TL4ME

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Originally Posted by thoiboi

could be dragging brake calipers

Get the front end in the air and spin the tires by hand. See if they rotate freely or if you hear any rubbing.

Mar 3, 2019 | 04:31 PM

Skant

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Inspect tires , pressure, balance rotate in x pattern
.for start ..then go deeper if needed and get under to do all point inspection..

Mar 3, 2019 | 04:46 PM

Midnight Mystery

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From: Metairie, LA

Mine had a slight left pull... Corrected temporarily by slightly over inflating right front tire...

I too had the hard left pull under moderate/heavy braking... 2008 TL base at 105K...