Pulling hard to the right under hard braking

[hamiamham69]

I have a 2019 JLU Sport with 3.6L / Under gentle to moderate brake pressure, the Jeeps stays in a straight line and brakes as it should. Under hard pressure, the Jeep pulls to the right side. What can I check for first before calling in the mechanic?

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[jludave]

What can I check for first before calling in the mechanic?

Check for a stuck caliper piston on the side that the vehicle is pulling to. Check the brake pads as well. Most likely will need a qualified mechanic/shop to diagnose.

 

[rickeyf413]

I had the same issue with my 2021 and it ended up being the caster was off. I replaced the front and rear control arms with adjustable ones and it no longer pulls to one side during braking.

 

[Craigger]

I agree with @jludave that it's likely a sticking caliper. Are you using stock wheels? If you have aftermarket with much less backspacing the scrub radius will have changed which would really amplify the issue.

 

[hamiamham69]

I sold the stock wheels and tires and bought take-offs from a Rubicon 4xe. The wheels are still 17” but the tire sie is 275/70

 

[Margaritian]

My wife's 2015 JK Sport had this issue twice, about 2 years apart. First the passenger side, then the driver's. Both times it turned out to be a collapsed brake hose.

 

[JeepinPete]

Check the caliper opposite the side it is pulling to. If one of the pistons is stuck, the braking force on the side is cut in half.

Pete

 

[Left Field]

I have a 2019 JLU Sport with 3.6L / Under gentle to moderate brake pressure, the Jeeps stays in a straight line and brakes as it should. Under hard pressure, the Jeep pulls to the right side. What can I check for first before calling in the mechanic?

If you happen to have access to an Infrared thermometer it's a simple way to see how your brakes are behaving relative to each other. If one is pulling too much or not enough it shows up in the temperature readings.

LF

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