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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 06:19 PM
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Siezed Calipers/Warped Rotors

Can either siezed Calipers or Warped rotors cause the car to track to the right or left?

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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 06:22 PM
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Yes, also, an improper alignment or bent suspension component can as well. BTW, mine pulls to the right when I center the wheel. Everything on my car checks out A-ok, so I am just gonna have the steering wheel centered. I hope that works.
Old Mar 11, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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Re: Siezed Calipers/Warped Rotors

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Can either siezed Calipers or Warped rotors cause the car to track to the right or left?

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Warped rotors won't but a seized caliper definitly can.
Old Mar 11, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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Re: Re: Siezed Calipers/Warped Rotors

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Warped rotors won't but a seized caliper definitly can.
Warped rotors will cause it to pull to one side when stopping, depending on if just one or both of the rotors are warped. I am not arguing with you, just stating this from personal experience. I did this on my 95 SE 5-speed before it was totaled by a Navigator.
Old Mar 12, 2002 | 07:12 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Siezed Calipers/Warped Rotors

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Warped rotors will cause it to pull to one side when stopping, depending on if just one or both of the rotors are warped. I am not arguing with you, just stating this from personal experience. I did this on my 95 SE 5-speed before it was totaled by a Navigator.
OK, I've never experienced that before, I've always warped both front rotors at the same time. NEVER leave your foot on the brakes after a sudden stop, the pads act as a heat sink and cool that one spot on the rotor faster than the rest. Oops.
Old Mar 12, 2002 | 09:47 AM
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so I am just gonna have the steering wheel centered. I hope that works.
How much does that cost?

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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by Ramius83
BTW, mine pulls to the right when I center the wheel. Everything on my car checks out A-ok, so I am just gonna have the steering wheel centered. I hope that works.
Don't do this!!!

Your only "masking" a problem. If your car's steering wheel isn't centered after a 4 wheel thrust alignment, something is still out of wack.

Either the shop's equipment is off or you have a tire problem.
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