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Originally Posted by iamlowsound  It could be the springs locking up. I had that problem on an old car.
lowsound |
Who the **** told you that, and what kinda car was it?
to diagnose front end problems you must jack up the front end and push hard back and forth against the tires to check for play.
If you push on the top or bottom of the tire (in relation to the orientation on the car body) and you get movement, start looking at ball joints...
If you get movement pushing on the tire (with steering wheel locked) on the front or back edges of the tire, begin to pull and tug on steering linkage.
Check your wheel bearings, they could be seizing up on you causing intermittent tugs, but i would normally doubt this would be the likely cause.
You mention you get a drift while braking. When were the last time the front rotors were turned, and are your brake pads wearing evenly?
If you don't know how to get the wheels off and jack it up, or have never done any of these sorts of diagnosis, you will need a friend that does. If not, take it to a reputable place known for doing front end work. carx and places that advertise heavily in brakes and mufflers are not a place you should be taking a car for front end concerns.
Good luck,
Justin
