Is this normal? - Land Rovers Only

johnnybob06 · 03-06-2007, 10:15 PM

Whenever I brake really hard, or suddenly, my whole truck veers to the right and then I have to regain control of the truck... is that normal??

Thanks

John-Robert

cartm58 · 03-06-2007, 11:31 PM

you got worn rubbers in your suspension need to replace them.

took my range rover beach driving once the day before mine was due to get replaced and the vehicle drove crab like down the beach all day and the back end was trying to overtake the front end.

Disco Mike · 03-07-2007, 07:06 AM

I would bet you have a bad front caliper, causing one side to pull more then the other. I would suggest you pull your brakes and shee if there is uneven wear showing up on the brake pads.
Mike

Muddy Oval · 03-07-2007, 07:27 AM

Either of the previous suggestions could be- but I would think it's that one of your calipers isn't working as well as the other. Suspension bushings can also cause the same thing, although a little less dramatic.

johnnybob06 · 03-07-2007, 08:56 AM

Thank you so much for the replies!... I will get that checked as soon as possible!... btw.. are things like that extremely necessary?? I am going on a trip in two days and I don't think my truck can get fixed that quick...

Thanks

John-Robert

Disco Mike · 03-07-2007, 09:06 AM

Just becareful and remember your brakes are grabbing, could it be a problem, yes, calipers have been known to over heat and lock up leaving you in a real problem.
Mike

johnnybob06 · 03-07-2007, 09:15 AM

I just called the dealership right now, and since my truck is already in the shop, I added the checking of the calipers to the list of things.

Now, are the calipers components of the brakes because my extended warranty covers all components of the brakes.

If they do need to be replaced, how much would it cost, and is it something easy to get done? I'm getting really nervous about this one because I'm going to be driving a couple of people about 700 miles in total, and I really want to make sure everything is ok...

Thank you again!

John-Robert

Elemental · 03-07-2007, 09:23 AM

If it does include ALL components, then yes it would cover the calipers. Extended Warranties vary quite a bit, but its worth looking into.

I'm inclined to think you have a kaput caliper if it pulls while braking. Another possibility is a hoses compressing internally. This tends to happen more on Cars that dont replace or use the wrong brake fluid, so i Doubt that would be you... But its worth mentioning.

johnnybob06 · 03-07-2007, 11:33 AM

Thanks Elemental for your input. I talked with the Service Manager this time, who is an extremely nice person, and hes going to get me prices, and find out everything.

Thanks!

Anymore info would be greatly appreciated!

John-Robert

03-06-2007, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnnybob06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deeeeppp South Texas Posts: 200 Gallery: 0	Is this normal? Whenever I brake really hard, or suddenly, my whole truck veers to the right and then I have to regain control of the truck... is that normal?? Thanks John-Robert

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Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Either of the previous suggestions could be- but I would think it's that one of your calipers isn't working as well as the other. Suspension bushings can also cause the same thing, although a little less dramatic. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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03-06-2007, 11:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
cartm58 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 126 Gallery: 0	you got worn rubbers in your suspension need to replace them. took my range rover beach driving once the day before mine was due to get replaced and the vehicle drove crab like down the beach all day and the back end was trying to overtake the front end.

03-07-2007, 07:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 6,068 Gallery: 0	I would bet you have a bad front caliper, causing one side to pull more then the other. I would suggest you pull your brakes and shee if there is uneven wear showing up on the brake pads. Mike

03-07-2007, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnnybob06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deeeeppp South Texas Posts: 200 Gallery: 0	Thank you so much for the replies!... I will get that checked as soon as possible!... btw.. are things like that extremely necessary?? I am going on a trip in two days and I don't think my truck can get fixed that quick... Thanks John-Robert

03-07-2007, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 6,068 Gallery: 0	Just becareful and remember your brakes are grabbing, could it be a problem, yes, calipers have been known to over heat and lock up leaving you in a real problem. Mike

03-07-2007, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnnybob06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deeeeppp South Texas Posts: 200 Gallery: 0	I just called the dealership right now, and since my truck is already in the shop, I added the checking of the calipers to the list of things. Now, are the calipers components of the brakes because my extended warranty covers all components of the brakes. If they do need to be replaced, how much would it cost, and is it something easy to get done? I'm getting really nervous about this one because I'm going to be driving a couple of people about 700 miles in total, and I really want to make sure everything is ok... Thank you again! John-Robert

03-07-2007, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Elemental Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,526 Gallery: 0	If it does include ALL components, then yes it would cover the calipers. Extended Warranties vary quite a bit, but its worth looking into. I'm inclined to think you have a kaput caliper if it pulls while braking. Another possibility is a hoses compressing internally. This tends to happen more on Cars that dont replace or use the wrong brake fluid, so i Doubt that would be you... But its worth mentioning.

03-07-2007, 11:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
johnnybob06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deeeeppp South Texas Posts: 200 Gallery: 0	Thanks Elemental for your input. I talked with the Service Manager this time, who is an extremely nice person, and hes going to get me prices, and find out everything. Thanks! Anymore info would be greatly appreciated! John-Robert

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