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2006 Acura RL Base 4dr Sedan AT (AK)

2006 Acura RL
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All Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size
18 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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March 12, 2011, 1:07 pm

Gerald T
 

Question: auto pulls to the left when braking

When stopping car brakes pull to the left abrubtly and releases left pull when releasing brakes.

Replaced left caliper reducing left pull considerably but still dangerously pulls hard during a quick stop


March 14, 2011, 11:02 pm

Richard W
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You need to replace the right side. The left was doing all the work. That is why it was pulling to the left under braking.


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