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RE: Milano pulling right under braking



Neil's Milano is pulling right under braking.  One possible cause is a bad
flex hose on the left side.  They swell up as they get old and have two
effects, both due to the pinched off hose not passing fluid fast enough.
The brakes will pull to the other side when brakes are applied, but this
will often straighten out under long hard braking as the pressure makes it
to the caliper.  The brakes can also drag on the side with the bad hose
'cause the pressure doesn't release quickly when you let off the pedal.
The symptoms in my car were much worse when it was wet and cold.  I
surmised icing inside the cracked sheath. 
Check 'em out - if the hoses are cracked looking replace them.  They're
cheap and worth replacing even if it turns out to be a caliper instead.  

Good Luck

Chris Lesher
 

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