FIAT Bravo - Car pulling to the right

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Wed 30 Jun 2010 13:45
FIAT Bravo - Car pulling to the right - squibsquib

Hi. My car is pulling to the one side when I brake over 50 MPH. It s like the front end nose heads to the right. I have since stopped driving the car and trying to find the problem. I jacked up both wheels and the wheels seem to move freely and can't see anything out of the ordinary. Also when I turn right it seems the car slighty rolls round the corner. This happens especially at roundabouts. Apart from that the steering feels fine and there is no wobbles or pulling to one side when not braking. Also the brakes seem great at low speeds. Any ideas?

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Wed 30 Jun 2010 13:50
FIAT Bravo - Car pulling to the right - Peter D

Seized left front caliper of a broken strut spring or busted shock absorber. Regards Peter

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Wed 30 Jun 2010 16:18
FIAT Bravo - Car pulling to the right - squibsquib

Thanks Peter. How do I check for a seized caliper? I have jacked up both wheels and the wheels spin no problem and I can't see any obvious signs of wear. Would I have to get an assistant to depress the foot brake while I spin the wheels?

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