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I have adjusted everything (except road alignment), I have changed a spoiled bushing, and adjusted the steering box (before there was a play in the steering wheel) now there is no play, but the steering wheel doesn't just centralize itself after a turn or a slight twist!

So could the turning left when applying hard brake be from the steering box or because I didn't align my wheels with that electronic system they have at the shop?:surrender:
 

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Check tire pressure. If one tire is low it tends to do that. I also think front-end allignment issues can affect that. I don't know 100% but I always check the silly little possibilities first. Otherwise my next guess would be the brake caliper leak or possibly caliper sticking idea
 

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From what you wrote, you have adjusted the steering gear too tight. It should return to center. Secondly, pulling when applying brakes usually is contaminated linings or restricted rubber brake hoses to the caliper in my experience. Contaminated linings is rare, but deteriorating hoses are rather common on older cars. Pulling left means the right side is not clamping as strongly as the left. Replacing both front hoses is not a waste of time nor money and it might make a difference. Have you verified that front wheel bearings are adjusted? Loose wheel bearings can cause erratic brake application as well.
 

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Thanks people for the wornderful replies, I appreciate it really! I never know all what you have suggest above, jdc, Binzoid, and carnut. Now I will check the clipers hoeses wheel bearings...etc.

And come back later for varification of the casue...Thanks a lot again. :)
 

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ok when u ride ur car, check the right two wheels by touching them and see which one is more hotter , u have problem in that tire's barking caliper, it can be either it is working more then it should or it is working less then it should. usually u have to clear the breather in the calipers and bleeds some barke oil for sure. hope this solves the problem.
 
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