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Pulling left when braking

Tiny
ROCKITKY
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  • 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 180,000 MILES
Mechanic diagnosed bad lower ball joint left side. After replacement car now pulls left when braking.
Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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What was it doing prior to the replacement? Was it pulling then? Does it only pull when braking? My first thought would be that the right hand caliper is not working properly and the left side is. Does it pull if you are driving straight and let go of the wheel? When were the brakes serviced last?
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
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Good brakes and calipers. Drives straight. Was wearing inside of tire diagnosed as bad lower left ball joint. Replaced it. Now, when braking, at any speed, pulls to the left.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 3:13 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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Was the tire replaced as well? As it also aligned after the replacement?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 3:44 PM

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