Brakes Pulling To Left

[Shaun 1]

I have a 97 Chevy Express 3500 SRW cargo van and cannot figure out how to correct this pulling to the left when brakes are applied. I've changed both calipers both flexible lines pads and bled them numerous times. This does have 4 wheel antilock brakes. No codes were thrown . I actually swap pads from L to R because the LS wears down so much faster than the RS. Any direction or help would be greatly appreciated. Dealer wants to install a new antilock assembly because they "think" that is the problem. Thanks Shaun email is [email protected]

[jrjohnson966]

I had the same problem with my 1989 S-10 pulling badly to the left when the brakes were applied. It pulled so bad that I could actually make left turns without using the steering wheel. I was also experiencing much greater wear on the left pad. The pad was changed, caliper changed, brake line changed, brakes bled, etc., but problem still existed. I finally had a repair shop tell me they felt the problem was due to the A-frame bushings being worn out and had seen this problem before. New bushings were installed and the pull to the left when braking was gone. It has now been over 5 years and no left pull. I know this is a much different vehicle than what you drive, but I never would have thought about the bushings being the cause of the problem.

[Zembonez]

I had the same problem with my 1989 S-10 pulling badly to the left when the brakes were applied. It pulled so bad that I could actually make left turns without using the steering wheel. I was also experiencing much greater wear on the left pad. The pad was changed, caliper changed, brake line changed, brakes bled, etc., but problem still existed. I finally had a repair shop tell me they felt the problem was due to the A-frame bushings being worn out and had seen this problem before. New bushings were installed and the pull to the left when braking was gone. It has now been over 5 years and no left pull. I know this is a much different vehicle than what you drive, but I never would have thought about the bushings being the cause of the problem.

Proportioning valve, damaged metal line, bad alignment as noted above, even a rear brake dragging can all create a pull. I'd sure do a little more investigating before I replaced the ABS...