My steering has a mind of its own..

TRXrider400 · March 22nd, 2011, 09:20 PM

Ok.. I just got a brand new Rack and pinion.. and had all that shit done.. alignment and all.. But for some reason.. my Steering has no self return.. the wheel will stay where you turn it, and sometimes it will just lean left or right.. it makes driving annoying.. Also, when I hit my brakes.. my car will pull to the left.. Brand new Calipers too, thought one might have been frozen or something.. any suggestions are appreciated... Thanks

bb25 · March 22nd, 2011, 11:10 PM

I have the same problem with my '07 v6 but haven't gotten in checked up on yet. I've heard it's just an alignment issue but if you already got that checked then I'm not sure what the problem could be but maybe something to do with the tires' balance.

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 11:12 PM

Did you get a print out of your alignment?

khaos · March 23rd, 2011, 07:53 AM

I have a really silly question for you. Does it vary with the roads you drive on?

This is going to sound kind of dumb.

I had what sounds like a very similar issue. I fixed my camber and everything, new tires etc. and the pulling when braking didn't change (my steering pretty much stays where it goes, but it's not hard to change/manipulate). Eventually I realized it only happened on certain types of roads out here, which were old and worn into grooves and the surface overall was curved/peaked/tilted (not nice and flat or smooth). I don't get to drive on nice roads a lot, but when I did finally it made a huge difference and I didn't notice any of it at all.

Alexander III · March 23rd, 2011, 09:27 AM

Also make sure you get an alignment print out and that they use a steering wheel straightener holder majiggy while aligning the car. I have to do that to my 2010 GTI every alignment or else it will be very similar to your problem.

WickedSnake00 · March 23rd, 2011, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by TRXrider400

Ok.. I just got a brand new Rack and pinion.. and had all that shit done.. alignment and all.. But for some reason.. my Steering has no self return.. the wheel will stay where you turn it, and sometimes it will just lean left or right.. it makes driving annoying.. Also, when I hit my brakes.. my car will pull to the left.. Brand new Calipers too, thought one might have been frozen or something.. any suggestions are appreciated... Thanks

No self return is usually a caster problem. Might want to talk with the alignment shop.

If it pulls to one side it's usually a caliper or slide, but if those are new I'd get the alignment fixed first and see if it was a symptom of that. If not take a look at the calipers, or more importantly the slides.

TRXrider400 · March 24th, 2011, 06:31 PM

Thanks guys. And it does it regardless of the road conditions so its not that, and its not a dumb question

I had an alignment not too long ago, i might still have the papers but im not sure.. Ill look up on the caster, and as for the brakes im not sure.

March 22nd, 2011, 09:20 PM	#1
TRXrider400 Regular 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	My steering has a mind of its own.. Ok.. I just got a brand new Rack and pinion.. and had all that shit done.. alignment and all.. But for some reason.. my Steering has no self return.. the wheel will stay where you turn it, and sometimes it will just lean left or right.. it makes driving annoying.. Also, when I hit my brakes.. my car will pull to the left.. Brand new Calipers too, thought one might have been frozen or something.. any suggestions are appreciated... Thanks __________________ 2002 Mustang V6, GT Rims, Cold Air intake, Blue LED interior.

March 22nd, 2011, 11:12 PM	#3
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you get a print out of your alignment? __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

March 23rd, 2011, 09:27 AM	#5
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also make sure you get an alignment print out and that they use a steering wheel straightener holder majiggy while aligning the car. I have to do that to my 2010 GTI every alignment or else it will be very similar to your problem. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

March 24th, 2011, 06:31 PM	#7
TRXrider400 Regular 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. And it does it regardless of the road conditions so its not that, and its not a dumb question I had an alignment not too long ago, i might still have the papers but im not sure.. Ill look up on the caster, and as for the brakes im not sure. __________________ 2002 Mustang V6, GT Rims, Cold Air intake, Blue LED interior.

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bb25 '06 Mustang GT "Extreme" 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the same problem with my '07 v6 but haven't gotten in checked up on yet. I've heard it's just an alignment issue but if you already got that checked then I'm not sure what the problem could be but maybe something to do with the tires' balance.

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