When I slow down from 50 to 0 the car begins to pull sharply either left or right around the 20-30 mph mark, any clues as to what this is, i also have squeaking when i hit the breaks

 

If it pulls like that it could be the following:
a) warped rotors & bad brake pads
b) alignment is way off
c) bad tire tread
d) could be the cv-joints
e) etc...etc...

Does your steering wheel vibrate when braking?

 

Good points...my counter points

a) warped rotors & bad brake pads - No, that would manifest as shaking in the steering wheel and would not cause a pull.
b) alignment is way off - This is my answer too, except it need not be way off...just off enough that when the front is under compression a little the car pulls. I'd bet this is it or....
c) bad tire tread - irregular tires. One tire could be causing the pull.
d) could be the cv-joints - No, would not be this
e) etc...etc... - besides a messed up control arm or bushings, I am not sure what else it could be



Rotate the front tires left to right (as long as they are not directional) and see if the pull moves or goes away. If the pull changes, its a tire problem. If the pull stays the same, you need a new alignment.

Marcus

 

thanks guys and alignment does start to sound right
tires i got brand new during the summer, and i don't think i've had an alignment done in a good while

appreciate it

 

how are the actual brake pads and rotors= is there is equal pad and rotor wear- no indication of sticky caliper?

Whenever you buy new tires- ALWAYS get a 4 wheel thrust alignment!!!

Driving on Earth throws things out of whack, and you want to protect your new tires- and get max performance and mileage from the car---right??
Alignment that is toe-out makes the car try to split in 2, not great for fuel economy

 

most likly the calipers are locking up and the slide pins are not lubed up , binding.