Can a bad brake caliper cause a car to pull?

If your car is exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms, you may be right. A seized brake caliper or caliper sliders can cause the vehicle to pull to one side or the other while braking. Sometimes the car will pull while driving down the road as well.

Where does a leaking brake caliper go on a Dodge Ram?

A leaking brake caliper is easily spotted since the caliper body is exposed inside of the wheel and will be wet with fluid. A severely leaking wheel cylinder on the rear drum brakes will often leave a wet puddle down the rear side of the backing plate, or the bottom of the brake drum.

Why is the brake pull on my car not working?

Either one of the calipers is not actuating or one of the calipers is stuck on. This can be due to the caliper slides are not working or a brake hose has fallen apart internally not allowing the brake fluid pressure to go into or come out of the caliper.

What to do if your rear brake pulls hard?

Adjust your rear brakes. Drive it, if it is better or gone do an entire rear brake hardware change. My 98 Ram QC had the right front caliper seize and I had the same problem with it pulling hard to the left. They rebuilt the caliper but it looks like you already replaced yours. Also make sure to lube the slide bushings with HT grease.

When do you need to replace your brake caliper?

While brake pads must be replaced periodically, calipers should last the life of the vehicle⁠—but that doesn’t always happen. Calipers can eventually fail and compromise the overall safety of your car. Being familiar with the symptoms of a bad brake caliper will help you address the issue right away.

What happens when a piston is stuck in the caliper?

If the piston is stuck within the caliper, or the pad is stuck, the car can feel down on power (as if the parking brake is on). You may also notice the car pulling to one side with the steering wheel pointed straight, when cruising and not applying the brake. As you drive,…