pulls left when braking

[pinball]

Hi I'm new member and this site looked very informative.I puechased a 1993 mark vlll recently as I always yearned for one. It has a hard pull to left when braking prev owner replaced pads and rotor and calipers front end looks tight owner replaced joints etc.Mechanic want to replace brake system,believe it is hydraulic problem.any suggestions?:wave::wave:

 

[chris2523]

i bet the lower ball joints are loose.

 

[billcu]

Welcome!

It could also be a sticking caliper, easy to check, jack the front of the car up and spin the wheels.

 

[mag]

Do marks have proportioning valves?

 

[chris2523]

they do, but they really only influence the rear brakes.

 

[pinball]

Thanks to all the replies

 

[steve]

My first car (1977 Pontiac Ventura) had a issue where it would pull hard to the right when breaking. New calipers etc, did not help. Turns out there was a crack in one of the rear leaf springs, replacing them fixed the issue. So also inspect suspension components.

 

[pinball]

Hi adding another sympton to the pulling to left is that after making a turn the steering wheel does not track to center .Fluid levels in power steering is full
Thanks any reply

 

[steve]

Check the ball joints

 

[chris2523]

yep, lower ball joints.
probably bad enough now its messing with the alignment too.

does it squeak when you turn?