[Shop-talk] Car pulls left

[John T. Blair]

At 08:24 AM 3/25/2022, Paul Parkanzky wrote:

 >Is there anything on that side that is warm/hot after a long run on 
the highway?
 > i.e. Put your hand on the hub and calipers on the left side to see 
if they're
 >significantly hotter than on the right. That could point to a brake 
hanging up a bit
 >or a wheel bearing that is failing.

I don't think I'd touch the hub or especially the caliper after a 
drive.  Good way to
get a pretty good burn.  But checking temps is a good idea.  Get an 
Infred Thermometer and check the temps with that:

https://www.harborfreight.com/121-infrared-laser-thermometer-63985.html

 >It's puzzling to me that the pull would change when you move tires back and
 >forth.

That would indicate a tire or wheel problem.

John




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