Pulling to the right

[AMP]

So I just replaced the right ti-rod and now when I break it pulls to the right but only when pushing the petal hard, it is making squeaking noises when driving and when breaking. need some help figuring this out

[94 olds vert]

Did you have your alignment checked after you did the tie rod?

[AMP]

Did you have your alignment checked after you did the tie rod?

 

I did not but I put it back the same way the old one was

[Schurkey]

So I just replaced the right ti-rod and now when I break it pulls to the right but only when pushing the petal hard, it is making squeaking noises when driving and when breaking. need some help figuring this out

Big difference between breaking and braking. Same with petal and pedal.

 

Start with a steering/suspension inspection. All ball joints, all control arm bushings and all strut mounts need to be in good condition. Tire pressures OK? Tires worn evenly? Wheel bearings loose?

 

After that, assure that the brakes are applying evenly. A car will pull to the side with the stronger brakes.

[brake]

I did not but I put it back the same way the old one was

 

 

 

It's a good starting point but the new tie rod end could have been made by a different mfr. than the OEM one, could be slightly different lengths (just enough to throw your alignment off)

 

Check your front brakes out. Does it make the squeaking noises BOTH while braking and while off the pedal? If yes, and it didn't previously, have a look at your anti-rattle clips. Make sure everything is clean of rust, lubricated with silicone brake grease, also on all of your sliding surfaces. Your pistons should be moving freely. They should both take the same amount of effort to push back into the caliper (while checking for this, open your bleeder screw so fluid is not forced back up into the reservoir)

 

When you take the brakes apart, compare the pads from the left and right (don't mix them up) and see what they look like. Burned up friction material on one side but normal wear on the other side = dragging caliper and a litany of possible causes.