Trouble With My Car Brakes: Pulls to the Left

When your car behaves oddly, it can be difficult to correctly diagnose the issue. Getting a general idea of what could be wrong saves time when you get a mechanic to professionally diagnose your car, and could even save you money on the repair. If you find that your car pulls in a certain direction when you apply the brakes, you can do a few things to try to narrow down the issue.

Instructions

1

Compare the bulging at the bottom of each front tire visually. If they look uneven, it could be causing your car to pull to one side.

2

Use a tire pressure gauge on your front tires if you can't visually tell whether they are unevenly inflated or not.

3

Inflate the front tires so they are even. You can do this at a gas station that has an air pump.

4

Drive your car to a straight, level road.

5

Loosen your grip on the steering wheel briefly. Do this at a low speed, with no other cars or obstacles nearby.

6

Pay attention to your car while your grip is loose. If it pulls to one side, your car's front end is likely not aligned or positioned correctly. (You don't need to brake to test this: an improperly aligned car will pull to one side even if you don't apply the brakes.)

7

Take your car in to a repair shop or mechanic and have them do a front end re-alignment.

8

Have your front end brakes inspected by a mechanic if you still can't determine the issue. Your car will need to be inspected and repaired professionally.