Car pulls left when braking hard

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Old 10-06-2012, 06:38 PM
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Car pulls left when braking hard

In need of some serious help here. I replaced my front brake pads on Wednesday. I drove it around the block afterwards and everything seemed normal (not going over 30mph).....

Next day I am going to work and get up to about 50mph, I then brake a little harder due to traffic and feel my TL jerk left a bit as I apply pressure to the brakes. This is only when I brake above 45-50mph.

After my research, I think it might be a stuck caliper. This was NOT doing this before the pad change.

Let me know what you guys think!!

Thanks
Old 10-06-2012, 08:56 PM
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Check the right front caliper to be certain that the sliders and pads are installed correctly. After a drive you can verify the non working brakes by checking the temp of the front rotors and the one with the least amount of heat will be the one that needs service.
Old 10-06-2012, 09:28 PM
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^ Sounds like you definitely screwed up on installing the pads in some way. I'd go through it again.
Old 10-11-2012, 10:09 AM
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if the install was dead on you will need new calipers
Old 10-11-2012, 10:40 AM
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I agree with roof.

Go over your work yourself before taking it to someone,
i don't know what model tl you have,
check your slide pins if its not a brembo caliper.
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