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: new lmm dives to left under moderate braking


closs2sx
06-11-2008, 12:49 AM
does anyone have this problem, under moderate braking on my brand new lmm (200 miles on it) it wants to dive to the left bad and this condition is not present under light braking.It concerns me because it will move over a half lane in a split second like your swerving to go around something in the road. I am affraid to let my wife drive it as it may not have a good outcome if it happens to her (I dont want her to get hurt the truck can be replaced).

DanW
06-11-2008, 10:44 AM
Sounds to me like something you should take it back to the dealer for ASAP!

GaryK
06-11-2008, 01:33 PM
Sounds like it could be one of serveral possibilies from low tire pressure to pinched hyd brake line. Poor alignment will cause this but usually this is a brake problem. Probaby a pad hanging up or pinched line...whatever it is , it should be taken care of before you have to make a panic stop.

closs2sx
06-11-2008, 02:03 PM
first thing I checked was tire pressures on the dic and then I checked how well the truck tracked down the road and it seemed to drive straight and the tire pressures were within a pound or 2. thanks for the help. I have the truck at the dealer now

DanW
06-11-2008, 03:06 PM
Let us know what they find. Inquiring minds and all that. :D

Mike_S
06-11-2008, 03:21 PM
sometimes one can fix this by sinking the brake peddal all the way to the floor. if there is a calliper stuck you may get lucky and this will free it...