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2002 tocoma pulls to left when braking

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Trents Tocoma, Dec 28, 2023.

  1. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM
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    Trents Tocoma

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    Hey guys I’m still having a issue with the truck pulling left when breaking if anyone knows what up lmk Thanks
     
  2. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:31 PM
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  3. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:36 PM
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    Bc now this is my only issue with the truck
     
  4. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:48 PM
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    Have you pulled the front right wheel off and to see if the caliper is actual working?
    All you have to do is watch the pads.
     
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    i bet it has something to do with the brakes.
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:54 PM
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    It is def not a brake issue I’ve had calibers replaced 3 times on each side I’ve had brakes replaced twice I’ve had brake hoses changed
     
  7. Dec 28, 2023 at 7:34 PM
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    Just because they are new doesn't mean they can't be defective. And they are likely reman. I would check to be sure. Go for the free options first.
     
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    ABS or non ABS?
     
  9. Dec 28, 2023 at 10:08 PM
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    Why have you replaced your calipers three times?
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    Just doing process of elimination
     
  11. Dec 29, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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    It would only take you one time to eliminate them as a variable. So you decided that even though new calipers didn’t fix your problem you replaced them two more times? If your truck pulls while braking then it’s certainly an issue related to your brakes. Honestly you should just take it into a good shop and have them diagnose.
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2023 at 10:33 AM
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    Does the nose dive unevenly? If you are certain it is not the brakes, then look for broken suspension. Even braking assumes the suspension is balanced.
     
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    I’m still stuck with watching to see if the pads are moving when pressing the brake pedal. There’s more to brakes than calipers and lines.
     
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    Have you visually confirmed that both brake pads are applying pressure to the rotor? How old are the rotors? Do you do alot of in town driving, heavy braking, towing, hilly area driving? It's possible one of your rotors are warped or worn down. You also might want to check the brake fluid. How old is the fluid? Since you changed the calipers 3 times, were the lines bled properly each time?
     
  15. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:19 AM
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    I could be a bad control arm bushing
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:24 AM
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    How about the rear drums ...does it happen when you use parking brake ?...have checked your upper ball joints...lower ball joints
     
  17. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:42 AM
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    Use a temp gun to check brake rotor heat after driving and braking hard. See of there's a big difference side to side
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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    The truck is abs
     
  19. Dec 30, 2023 at 3:42 PM
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    It could very well be a control arm bushing people say to use oem bushing bc aftermarket ones fail if that’s correct?
     
  20. Dec 30, 2023 at 3:43 PM
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    The ball joint have all been replaced like a few months ago and the problem is still here
     

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