Brake issues

[Mikey_23_ny1]

97 lsc
Car pulls to the left when braking. I changed 2 front calipers plus brake hoses and it still pulls to the left. I didn't change the rears at all.. Could a fault caliper or brake hose in the rear cause this or does anyone have any knowledge on what could cause it? Thanks in advance;):)

[luxuryrules]

Use a set of dial calipers and check the thickness of each rotor. Typically this is a case of the previous owner trying to save money by only changing the rotor that was warped :)

Also get a good close look at the thickness of the brake pads as well. I have [unfortunately] seen people that have just changed pads on just one wheel, so I've learned not to rule anything out.

[Mikey_23_ny1]

Use a set of dial calipers and check the thickness of each rotor. Typically this is a case of the previous owner trying to save money by only changing the rotor that was warped :)

Also get a good close look at the thickness of the brake pads as well. I have [unfortunately] seen people that have just changed pads on just one wheel, so I've learned not to rule anything out.

Didnt think of that about the rotors. Thats a good possibility. ;)The pads are new(forgot to mention). Thanks a bunch, i will look into that next.

[Dusty]

I assume you greased the claiper pins when you installed the new calipers and pads? If not that could also be causing the problem. If one side does not release all the way, beside the rotor getting hotter than normal the car will pull.

[Mikey_23_ny1]

I assume you greased the claiper pins when you installed the new calipers and pads? If not that could also be causing the problem. If one side does not release all the way, beside the rotor getting hotter than normal the car will pull.

I didn't grease the pins... But before i chaged all these parts it still did it with the old set up (old pads calipers brake hoses) Which pins? the spring loaded ones at the tops of the pads? Or where the bolts go into the calipers? Didnt do it but when and if i need to change out those roters i will. Thanks

[luxuryrules]

The bolts that go into the calipers. When they freeze, exactly like Dusty said, it could hold one of the brake pads against the rotor.

[Mikey_23_ny1]

Caliper pins look fine (greased them too) and the rotors are the same thickness. I should also mention that when I apply the brakes I feel a slight pulsation at the top of the brake pedal and then feels normal after pressing down harder.

[Mikey_23_ny1]

Didn't have the ignition on when I bled the brakes. That's necessary to have it on right? Didn't realise it. I will re blead them and see if that helps.

[Mikey_23_ny1]

Ball joints are shot... Upper and lower.. I dont know how i didnt see this earlier.. Driverside is really bad (side with the pull while braking) and the other side is on its way out. I shoulda known there were fron end problems when the previous owner told me he just put new tires on...Anyway, Its gotta be done so ............ This cant be tuffer than my f-series I just did (4x4) right? I wouldn't think so.. Do I gotta get anything pressed at the machine shop? The uppers i think u get that whole control arm in one piece right? not sure about the lowers..