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Hey guys, i don't know if this is just my car or if all mustangs do this and i'm an idiot, but i was wondering if when you guys slow down from going like 45+ does your steering pull to one side or the other? I noticed i have to hold onto my wheel really tight to keep it straight when slowing down (especially when clutch is in or in neutral), because it will jerk to the left or right if i don't.[/code]

[Blk01ponyGT]

i notice that sometimes but it is nothing i would worry about

[AndrewA.]

Really tight?? I dont think that is right...i have never had to hold mine "really tight" to keep it straight to slow down.

[HessiaN257]

You need an alignment.

Mine was like that, like an extremely hard pull. Got an alignment and close to no more pull.

[ujslost]

is this happening without hitting the brakes? if so then yeah alignment time or new tire time or possibly a sticky caliper

[superbeef1000]

i have found that if my tires are not aired up correctly the car pulls to one side

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ill check the tires soon..

I dont think it does it when accelerating, maybe somewhat, i'll try and pay more attention.

Thanks for the input guys!

How much does it cost to get an alignment?

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Yeah we need to replace the front 2 brake pads i believe.. could this be the problem?

How can i tell if my rotors need to be turned? Could that be the problem?

[ujslost]

if your steering wheel shakes when you hit the brakes, then the rotors are out of round and need to be turned. or if you see glazing or hotspots on the rotors or grooves, you need to turn them or replace them. Then it has to be determined if they are within specs to be turned.
Personally I would buy new rotors and pads. Rotors for these cars are pretty cheap.

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Originally Posted by ujslost if your steering wheel shakes when you hit the brakes, then the rotors are out of round and need to be turned. or if you see glazing or hotspots on the rotors or grooves, you need to turn them or replace them. Then it has to be determined if they are within specs to be turned. Personally I would buy new rotors and pads. Rotors for these cars are pretty cheap.

ok cool thank you

[ujslost]

no problem dude. I deal with brakes all the time

[marcfiebka]

i have the same problem...i read in an engine book it could have something to do with the brakes. hey ujslost would ford charge me if i brought it to a service station and just had them take a look?

[ujslost]

if you brought it to a dealership just to have them check the brakes would they charge you? is that what your asking?

Im not sure if they do or not to be honest. I know I get paid .5 hours for checking brakes. So I would think that they might. But not for sure.

[bossman2kgt]

Air pressure if definitely one thing. Also depends on whether or not you have low-pro tires. I've got 255 40 17's and they pull sometimes. Also I found out that if the pavement, especially asphalt is slightly rutted out due to high traffic, my front tires will really want to ride in the low spot which makes me jerk my steering wheel to keep that from happening. I prefer driving on concrete.

[MATT02GT]

Check air pressure, brakes and alignment....