Steering pulling when braking

Smiler · Post by **Smiler** » Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:20 pm

I've noticed that if I'm doing more than about 40, when I brake the car seems to pull to the side and the steering is a bit "odd".

Anyone else? Or is it the ABS or ESP or whatever else they may be on my car !!!????

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:57 am

I get that when accelerating but not so much braking

Smiler · Post by **Smiler** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 11:09 am

Do u think it might be the ABS, ESP thingies or something wrong !!!!! Paranoia setting in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:43 pm

ABS/ESP is designed to STOP this happening. You will know if it's ABS because you'll feel a sharp juddering on the brake pedal. If it's ESP you should see a light in the dashboard.

It's more likely to be worn out brake disks or pads. Get them checked!

Smiler · Post by **Smiler** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:15 pm

I will get it checked out........it's a brand new car though only had it since the 5th March...no way they're already worn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

boyracer · Post by **boyracer** » Mon May 03, 2004 1:41 am

I've had this happen on braking and taking off. Not sure what it is, and it is a bit scary when the car seems to want to leap into the next lane, but it's happened with other cars I've had too - I figure it's something to do with grip. Uneven roads maybe?

ClassyChick · Post by **ClassyChick** » Thu May 13, 2004 5:20 pm

Mine does that, the MD monkey of the garage I bought it from said its because their is such a powerful engine in a small size car, something to do with torque??? Didn't really understand but took his word for it, 3 months on I must have got used to it, as I dont notice it now so much

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Fri May 14, 2004 9:19 am

You may experience torque steer when you accelerate hard which basically feels like the car is pulling over to one side. I don't understand the details but it's something to do with the fact that the drive shafts are different lengths. I feel it even more in my 206 diesel which has about 177lbft torque (as opposed to 142lbft in the CC SE).

However, this is only when you accellerate - I'm pretty sure that you should feel it when you slow down on the brakes.

ace · Post by **ace** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:16 pm

hi can someone help me please, my car is pulling to the left only when i put my foot down , i'v just had the drive shaft done on the drivrs side as the wrong one was put on and the abs light was staying on but not now . i think its had a bang on the drives side , can someone help thanks dan

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