1998 BMW 318 Brake grabs on right side

1998 BMW 318
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JSWEETWEST
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Brakes problem
1998 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive 126000 miles

When I apply the brakes at any speed there is a sudden tug to the right for just a second. You can feel it in the steering wheel as it tugs.

Then it goes away and the brakes feel normal.

What could be the cause?
Aug 29, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Either your brake pads are worn unevenly or the rotors are warped.

Only a brake inspection will tell you this for sure. But as long as the "tug" only occurs during braking, then it's isolated to that system.
Sep 21, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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