How to Fix Brakes that Pull to One Side

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  • Brakes pulling to one side and hose replacement. How to fix brakes that pull to one side, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to replace a brake hose. How to fix your car's brakes when they pull to one side when braking by replacing the hoses. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 44 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +7

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    • @JJ_Geek
      @JJ_Geek Před 5 lety

      Hey there scotty I drive a honda crv 2000 I had a problem with the brakes.. it made my vehicle slow down.. I'm assumed that my calipers were bad and so did my parents, so I managed to get brand new calipers and brake hoses for both the driver and passenger side of my vehicle.. I'm still having the same issue, when the car cools down it turns on and drives perfectly but after 15 minutes the brake paddle hardens and my vehicle struggles to accelerate due to the friction of the brake pads, it always smells like burnt brake pads down there, can you maybe suggest some possible issues thanks

  • @WildManFrizzell
    @WildManFrizzell Před 3 lety +29

    I love how you pour the brake fluid in 😂 ✌🏼

    • @jake90770
      @jake90770 Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah that was savage

    • @sinistersmallblock
      @sinistersmallblock Před 2 lety +2

      Lmao! He's just so care free. No preciseness to him at all. Imagine him as a surgeon 🤔

    • @kill3rhorsepow3r51
      @kill3rhorsepow3r51 Před 2 lety +3

      @@sinistersmallblock 10/10 would not recommend surgery by Dr Kilmer 🤣🤣

    • @sinistersmallblock
      @sinistersmallblock Před 2 lety

      @@kill3rhorsepow3r51 LOL!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety +15

    @calk87 oh, come on now, this is an old beater car, and it was starting to rain so I was in a hurry.

    • @ARAR148
      @ARAR148 Před 4 lety

      wow, your that careless, wouldn't want you working on my car.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety +5

    @GraniteBees not always, it pulled to the left on that road the way it was pitched as that wheel continued to move on the left following the drainage of the road. which side pulls where is always dependant on many variables. that's why you check both sides before doing any work.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety +10

    @jonathanyip343 As I've already said, it started raining and I was in a hurry on that old thing.

  • @jaqwibzjohn2589
    @jaqwibzjohn2589 Před 4 lety +3

    Woh!
    Solution from 8years ago!
    Well, this worked for a truck that had given me quite a long stretch for a fortnight!
    Thanks Scotty...
    I hope you still rocking

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @Nalcora I would change the pads to match the rotors, that makes em sway like that.

  • @CrazyforCruiser
    @CrazyforCruiser Před 8 lety +26

    BRAKES PULL TO ONE SIDE If your
    vehicle suddenly swerved to one side when you apply the brakes, there is
    uneven braking side-to-side. This usually means one front brake is not
    working properly. The pull will be toward the side with the good brake
    (because it is doing all the work). Brake pull can be caused by brake
    fluid, oil or grease on the brake pads, a stuck caliper, a blockage in
    the brake line to one of the front calipers, or sometimes loose wheel
    bearings. A brake pull can also be caused by different types/brands of
    brake pads side-to-side on the front brakes. Different friction
    materials have different friction characteristics, so the brakes will
    pull toward the side that generates the most friction.

    • @hbeezey
      @hbeezey Před 5 lety

      You keep saying front brakes, but I have this issue because of my rear brakes

    • @e28love68
      @e28love68 Před 2 lety

      Jazaka Allahu khairan brother, you have saved me lots of investigational work.

  • @sakakuzimoto
    @sakakuzimoto Před 12 lety +1

    Scotty, I appreciate the work you do for us - people in need.
    A lot of this stuff is really useful!

  • @bzthevoice
    @bzthevoice Před 9 lety +5

    Well done, man. I love your energy. Something that's sorely needed in this day.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @MrTee448 yea, they are stronger than flare nut wrenches. I used to use those, now I use crowfoots.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @dmcadik drums in the front would have hoses, yes. But in the back they normally have solid steel lines.

  • @dieseltrain92
    @dieseltrain92 Před 10 lety

    Scotty I have used a lot of your videos for reference wile doing work on my 77 Vette. Complete life saver. Thanks again for your videos. Straight to the point and how to fix the problem.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 10 lety

      If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on CZcams. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On CZcams . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @zerohunter64 yes, if bushings are worn, hitting the brakes can cause pulling to the worn side.

  • @realgdman4u1
    @realgdman4u1 Před 12 lety

    Thanks for your videos! I thought I knew a little about cars, but I learn something new with every video I watch from you. I'm saving tons! Thanks again!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 11 lety +6

    yes, and do right rear, left rear, right front , and left front when bleeding in that order.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @Compwhiz128 hey one question at a time. Kinks can be carefully unbent if not too bad by carefully using locking pliars.

  • @mechguy83
    @mechguy83 Před 12 lety

    He condenses all this great info and logical troubleshooting into 3 minute videos, This guy is good!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @djmussy18 cause it wasn't working and now it was. and when I road tested it, the pullng stopped after putting the hose on.

  • @tisGORDO
    @tisGORDO Před 12 lety +1

    I love the sound effects you make! It's pricelss!
    Great video as well, I am a frequent viewer!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @suzukiholdenman old age does that, especially if you have hydraulic lifters. Try adding a quart of lucas oil additive, that can stop it.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety +1

    @MrShtirlitz often a front end alignment or worn front end part will do that.

    • @brucedoom2091
      @brucedoom2091 Před 4 lety

      I have a 99 Taurus. Just the other day i had the rear tires replaced along with right front outer tie rod and wheel alignment done and now when i come to a stop car veers to left when braking. Thoughts?

  • @Naterenfo1
    @Naterenfo1 Před 9 lety +13

    Hey Scotty, thought I'd add a quick comment on your video for your subscribers.
    Be careful when putting brake fluid in your car, brake fluid destroys clear coat, and if you get it on your hood or fenders you can ruin your paint!
    Nice video, and thanks for the info!

    • @Paul-gz5dp
      @Paul-gz5dp Před 6 lety

      Also dot 3 and 4 can easily be cleaned up with water, just do not get water into the brake system.

    • @BurntToastFTW
      @BurntToastFTW Před 4 lety

      I'm sure he knows that. Being a mechanic longer than you've been alive lol.

  • @TechProGabe
    @TechProGabe Před 12 lety +5

    You are one of my favorite youtubers!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @FromThe3PointLine headlights dim because the alternator isn't charging, the battery is weak, or the wiring has grounding problems. check those first.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @Warhawk407 the hoses near the callipers are the ones that wear out first. Idle speeds vary, but 1000 is a tad bit high on most cars. O2 sensors generally don't cause high idle, watch my video "how to fix a car that idles poorly" for fixes.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @bamac2008 yep, no brakes are normally master cylinders or other hydraulic problems.

  • @Codyjz
    @Codyjz Před 11 měsíci

    As someone who’s not mechanically inclined and learning everything on their own this definitely helped me. Thank you.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 11 lety

    either wheel cylinders need replacing, or brakes need adjusting to even them out. Pull the drums to see if cylinders are leaking

  • @thebaphomet9436
    @thebaphomet9436 Před 3 lety

    I have an old mx5 and your videos have saved it's life thank you

  • @rocky113080
    @rocky113080 Před 12 lety +1

    Nice vids Scottie ! Keep up the informative work !

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 11 lety

    many things can do that, but normally it's alignment slightly off. It can be adjusted by a front end man

  • @SeasonedPersona
    @SeasonedPersona Před 12 lety

    Scotty, I think it's worth mentioning to be extra careful when dealing with anything involving inverted flare fittings. If you start torquing them up and wind up cross threading, it's a major pain to swap out the lines and they break very easily. Keep up the good work!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    check the brake hose for collapsing inside, also check the master cylinder to see if it's sticking

  • @bigbux630
    @bigbux630 Před rokem

    Very concise and on point. No unnecessary blabber. Thank you Scotty! Appreciation! 🇿🇦

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety +2

    @RelentlessIntentions there's hardly any paint left on this beemer. It's getting a full paint job when it runs fine.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @blummiiii the front end has serious wear, have it checked out as I show in my video "how to check your car's suspension"

  • @antonyong6156
    @antonyong6156 Před 12 lety

    Awesome vids as always, cheers Scotty!!

  • @adriansrealm
    @adriansrealm Před 12 lety

    You clearly know what you are talking about. Your videos are educational and entertaining. And you are a Ford guy. Subscribed.

  • @TheLTD_
    @TheLTD_ Před 8 lety

    Excellent video Sir, it helped out tremendously.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @tomtrek1986 then odds are the callipers are bad and sticking IF the alignment was done correctly.

  • @KSAb0y
    @KSAb0y Před 12 lety +1

    i wish if had such a talented mechanic like u in our town !

  • @hummarstra
    @hummarstra Před 12 lety

    Great video Scotty. And thanks for taking the time to answer our questions via email!

  • @traumahawk517
    @traumahawk517 Před 12 lety +1

    Great Video Scotty!! Thanks for the Info.

  • @bigkat2207
    @bigkat2207 Před 8 lety

    Dude you freaking motivate me. love ya videos

  • @waltariza5256
    @waltariza5256 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video just getting straight to the point 👍

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @hp11208 push it once and hold it, and repeat a few times till nothing but fluid with no bubbles comes out

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @PDizzleRizzleSizzle should have changed the rotors too, they are somewhat warped. Change em quick, or the pads will warp too

  • @olivierhiguet6217
    @olivierhiguet6217 Před 7 lety

    I like the trick to check the hoses, didn't knew it. Thanks!

  • @princelimousineokc
    @princelimousineokc Před 11 lety

    Thank you sir . Your videos are the best

  • @waltercrunkrite8003
    @waltercrunkrite8003 Před 2 lety

    Youve gone and done it again scotty the proper steps in their proper order. im pretty sure youve saved me some money, either way I wont be spending any needlessly due to improper diag order. Blessings.

  • @pelonchavez88
    @pelonchavez88 Před 9 lety

    Hey Scotty great videos. ... when I breaking to a complete stop it stop and goes stop and goes

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    yes, change the rubber brake hose it must be collapsing. Only a stuck master cylinder would be the other possible cause

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @Vacmasterthegreat of course it is, you analyze the whole car till you find the problem and fix it. In this case, a hose fixed it.

  • @MrGIGGALORIP
    @MrGIGGALORIP Před 12 lety

    Scotty Ur my new hero ! Lol keep up the great work

  • @josephmelville1
    @josephmelville1 Před 11 lety

    Dude you are the best, keep on the good work

  • @StyrofoamNoise
    @StyrofoamNoise Před 12 lety +1

    Awesome video Scotty! I've watched every single one and I love reading comments from people that say you are doing something wrong. Yeah like they know more then someone with 44 years of experience right? I bet most of the people that leave stupid comments aren't even 44 years old!

  • @jacklynhyde4559
    @jacklynhyde4559 Před 9 lety +52

    2:36 Brake fluid is corrosive & will attack paint, your handling the paintwork with dirty gloves. Then you spash fluid everywhere when you refill the resevoir. :O

    • @RommelStorm
      @RommelStorm Před 9 lety +5

      AHAHAHAHA exactly my thoughts. But I'm sure he changed his gloves before touching that hood.

    • @joshhutch4432
      @joshhutch4432 Před 6 lety +5

      He knows.

    • @kamilr9518
      @kamilr9518 Před 6 lety +19

      I cannot understand people like you. It's so obvious that maybe for you it's a hunk of shit, but it doesn't mean it's the same for its owner. A good mechanic should take same care of every care car he repairs - IT'S A STANDARD!

    • @philipcooper8297
      @philipcooper8297 Před 6 lety +1

      It's not the gloves, that would bother me. It's all the spilled brake fluid, that will eat through the paint in just a matter of days = future severe rust issues.

    • @arttulignell800
      @arttulignell800 Před 6 lety +2

      That's already a classic car, and what kind of junk car do you have??

  • @jessegarcia123
    @jessegarcia123 Před 7 lety

    Same happened to my 1985 gmc 1500. Thanks Scotty

  • @Erikthebrave
    @Erikthebrave Před 12 lety +2

    I love these videos :D

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 11 lety

    small front end problems often do that from the torque of the engine. That's not road slant, have a pro alignment guy check the front end out

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @Nash94010 try cleaning it to shiny metal and greasing it first.

  • @Warhawk407
    @Warhawk407 Před 12 lety

    Scotty thank you so much you are basically working on my car. This is basically the same car I have! Hopefully you can do more videos on this car. It will really help me in the future.
    Also my idle speed is 1000rpm is this normal for the this type of car also the same in the video? Would replacing the O2 sensor help? I have done all the things on your video about idle speed.
    And I would like you advice. Which hose or line is the most important to replace? And the easiest for a novice mechanic

  • @NoWr2Run
    @NoWr2Run Před 4 lety

    That is a " GREAT " & easy example you showed there, SIR SCOTTY.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @sbdem1986 old age, they collapse like the veins in a heavy smoker.

  • @MrChurchie73
    @MrChurchie73 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video.
    Diagnosed my problem exactly.

  • @newwavepressure6478
    @newwavepressure6478 Před 5 lety

    I have an 06 Dodge Charger Daytona RT do I need a crows foot for the brake line or can I do it with a regular wrench

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 11 lety

    yes

  • @de-soldierman
    @de-soldierman Před 8 lety

    love the information

  • @skunkedagain
    @skunkedagain Před měsícem

    Good job with the step by step troubleshooting

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 11 lety

    control valve is probably binding and needs replacing.

  • @jlawrodgers
    @jlawrodgers Před 12 lety

    Hey Scotty.excellent video as usua l! the only thing I would add is for people to always use jack stands whenever raising a vehicle..most people would know to do this , but just in case there are some that don't. (.especially when someone is going to be inside the car stepping on the brakes ,while your under it tighting the bleeder screw.)
    keep up the good work !
    keep up the great videos!

  • @tepansenteolt2980
    @tepansenteolt2980 Před 6 lety

    Great videos.👌

  • @matrixlalala
    @matrixlalala Před 12 lety

    great video Scotty

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @playstation2bigs Old age, they collapse and fluid can not pass through.

  • @Gsquared_08
    @Gsquared_08 Před 2 lety +3

    10 years later and Scotty's videos are still life savers.

    • @sonidoexperiencia
      @sonidoexperiencia Před rokem

      Right ? Back when Scotty went “uh!” More When something was on tight 😂😂😂

  • @mg202556
    @mg202556 Před 6 lety

    Definitely going to attempt to check my left front if it pulls to the right, is that the correct side i need to check. It nearly got me killed when it pulled too hard to the right I pulled back to the left and spun out. I did a brake check on a good road and I did determine that my brakes pull to the right I tested that going 45 mph, I was going 60 on the freeway and it was raining hard then.

  • @TheJetty2007
    @TheJetty2007 Před 12 lety

    LOVE YOU VIDEOS SCOTT , I ALREADY SUBSCRIBE

  • @armenchik619
    @armenchik619 Před 12 lety +1

    Hey Scotty can you make a video on how to fix car alignment problem when you get the chance? Thank you!

  • @angelf9800
    @angelf9800 Před 4 lety

    Question
    Do you have to bleed the whole break System or just the front

  • @newfieledman9164
    @newfieledman9164 Před 6 lety

    2003 Pontiac Grand am with a 3.4L V6 (FWD)
    This past week
    i completely replaced 2 Front Wheel hub bearings/ 2 rotors/ 1 set of front brake pads/ 2 calipers / 2 Lower Ball Joints / 2 Outer Tie Rod ends, and 1 CV Shaft and still have squealing and a rubbing sound when braking, the booths on the
    old CV Shaft are hard and the New shaft is soft rubber, could that make the weird sounds.

  • @junior5146
    @junior5146 Před 6 lety

    If its one whose that is clogged, do you need to change all of them or is replacing one enough?

  • @TORCHBROTHERS
    @TORCHBROTHERS Před 12 lety

    thanks scotty your the best.us non a holes really appreciate you.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @Joseph9536 that's already been done.

  • @Demonichellfighter
    @Demonichellfighter Před 12 lety

    Man scotty your a great man to a car lover like myself i do everything DIY :D

  • @joebob9414
    @joebob9414 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the video man! I have the same car 1983 320i and it’s doing the same thing

  • @hedley326
    @hedley326 Před 7 lety

    feel bad, because I watch loads of these videos and keep forgetting yo like. great channel.

  • @97fdexp
    @97fdexp Před 10 lety

    I just had the right wheel bearing hub assembly changed on the front right side of my 2000 Excursion. Now the truck truck pulls hard to the left when braking. Could they have damaged the brake hose?

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @blackandwhiteslalom worn suspension parts, such as bad ball joints

  • @guillermodiaz61
    @guillermodiaz61 Před 11 lety +1

    Nice bimmer Scotty I have the same car, but after bleeding the brakes how I purge the clutch in this car correctly? thanks

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @MrDantheoldsman probably just the cable.

  • @dynamike7108
    @dynamike7108 Před 3 lety

    I searched “brakes pull to right” because my BMW e21 has this problem and this is the first video to pop up. I love Scotty and my Mind-reading phone!!

  • @xcompa77x
    @xcompa77x Před 7 lety

    scotty my 08 mustang Gt has one front tire that spins more freely than the other one. and on both rotors I have a single score mark that isnt too deep. I changed the brakes this past summer and i usually have only driven the car once a week. what can i do to fix this

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 11 lety

    any worn suspension part can do that, I'd advise a trip to a good front end mechanic, most give free estimates on work that needs doing. Even I use those guys at times when stumped by no obvious bad parts

  • @vaagvision4837
    @vaagvision4837 Před 5 lety

    Thanks bro you help me change a few parts on my car

  • @redhoodtaken
    @redhoodtaken Před 12 lety

    Excelent videos thank you

  • @brayanehernandezv
    @brayanehernandezv Před 11 lety

    im in collage to became an autotechnician. i love ur videos an i hope one day i became as good as you are..

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @MicrosoftCPU3 the reason I haven't made evap repair videos is because you really need a dealer level scan tool and a smoke machine to make such repairs correctly. Without just wild guessing. And seeing that most people will never buy such expensive equipment, such videos would be useless for most people. and yes, cannisters do break down if you want to guess on an evap repair.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    @green6234 watch my video "replacing a timing belt on your car" cause you have to remove the timing belt to change that water pump. After taking the belt off as in the video, just unbolt the pump and bolt a new one in.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 12 lety

    hardy har har. It's not mine, it sat for 16 years unused, and that was right after I got it running. It no longer smokes, runs great after a couple weeks with me.