Car pulls to the right when braking

2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE
152,345 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BAHAMLETT
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When I brake my car pulls to the right, but the steering wheel goes to the left.
Aug 14, 2018 at 1:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

This could be the result of a few things. First, I would suggest checking steering components such as tie-rods, ball joints.

Next, and this is my first suspicion, the left front brake is not working (driver's side). In that case, simply and safely lift the wheel off the ground and have a helper apply the brakes which you try spinning the wheel.

Here is a link that discusses steering and the components involved. I added it so you can see the tie-rods and other things I mentioned.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-car-steering-works

Here is a great link that discusses exactly what you are experiencing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-pulls-right-or-left-when-driving-or-braking

Do these things and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 14, 2018 at 9:30 PM