My X is making me crazy

[Xrs]

WoW just realize i have the same problem plus when i break around 80mph it shakes pretty bad? is this really bad- is this serius should i go fix it Immediately. sorry not a very technical person

[LVR]

Vehicle pulling to one side is usually one of the following five things:

1. Uneven tire pressures (1st and easy to check)
2. Faulty wheel alignment... eg including too much camber on one side, rear wheel alignment in relation to front (as others have suggested)
3. Brakes applying uneven force to discs. Uneven braking can be caused by a sticking floating caliper or piston, fluid leaks, overfilled master cylinder, or contaminated linings on one side (by brake fluid or grease). (raise vehicle and spin the wheels to see if there is a difference in drag from one side to another).
4 Suspension Fault such as worn or loose control arm bushings or strut rod bushings, mislocated strut, worn wheel bearings etc (most expensive, repair by replacement method.
5. Rare but possible is an unbalance in the power steering assist giving load off center (raise and start engine to see if wheels turn by themselves)

Some of these you can check quickly and easily, and it may be worth going down to your local suspension outlet.....

Good luck

[cmyX6go]

LVR -
Thanks. The first thing I checked was the tire pressure. I had the dealer check the brakes but asked if the rotors were warped. Not sure if they would have checked the other brake issues you pointed out. I believe it is suspension related. I was driving on a winding hilly road last night that is heavily traveled. Road is pretty rutted and I was all over the road. Not a warm fuzzy feeling. I'm still under warranty.

Eurosport -
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[noncom23]

Must question warped rotors also.

Originally Posted by Xrs

WoW just realize i have the same problem plus when i break around 80mph it shakes pretty bad? is this really bad- is this serius should i go fix it Immediately. sorry not a very technical person

[LVR]

Originally Posted by cmyX5go

I believe it is suspension related. I was driving on a winding hilly road last night that is heavily traveled. Road is pretty rutted and I was all over the road. Not a warm fuzzy feeling. I'm still under warranty.

If you take it to a suspension place, get them to check the shockies too!

Cheers

[GMGX5]

FYI, if it is a brake caliper problem it wont usually appear until
the brakes are hot so they will need to take it out and do some braking then get it up on a hoist and check it...Hope you get it sorted nothing worse than not enjoying your ride....