1997 Ford Thunderbird pulling to the left when braking

1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFSWAN
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I have had new front calipers and rotors and my car still pulls to the left when braking. What else could it be causing the problem?
May 31, 2009 at 5:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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BRAKES PULL TO ONE SIDE:

Caused by contaminated linings, misadjusted brakes, a bad wheel cylinder or caliper, dragging brakes on one side or loose wheel bearings. Can also be caused by a mismatch of friction materials side-to-side on the front brakes or differences in rotor thickness, type or condition
May 31, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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