How to Fix a Squirrelly Front End?
Ever since I bought my 2001 Ford E350 chassis class C, the RV has pulled to one side or the other when I brake. I've had the brakes redone. New brake disks put on. Tested out everything brake related....
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Vague or unresponsive steering is caused by worn steering parts. A common cause is the steering box...since the MH spends most of its time pointed straight ahead, the steering gears wear out in that "on center" position. Most steering boxes have an adjustment to take up the gear lash, but usually that's temporary and the fix is to replace the steering box.
Another thing to look at are the tie rod ends that connect the steering linkage to the wheels, they have ball-joint type ends that also wear out.
If your MH is not consistently pulling to one side or the other, then it's not the brakes or the calipers. Brake issues produce consistent results, i.e., if the left caliper or hose was an issue the MH would pull to the right EVERY time you step on the brakes.
Random "it pulls to one side or the other" symptoms are often steering related. What happens as you brake, pavement variations will influence the MH to go left or right, and the sloppy steering allows that to happen.
Nothing special or fancy about the steering set-up on a 350 chassis, but you need a good mechanic who is capable of diagnosing and repairing all the components of the steering system.
Another thing to look at are the tie rod ends that connect the steering linkage to the wheels, they have ball-joint type ends that also wear out.
If your MH is not consistently pulling to one side or the other, then it's not the brakes or the calipers. Brake issues produce consistent results, i.e., if the left caliper or hose was an issue the MH would pull to the right EVERY time you step on the brakes.
Random "it pulls to one side or the other" symptoms are often steering related. What happens as you brake, pavement variations will influence the MH to go left or right, and the sloppy steering allows that to happen.
Nothing special or fancy about the steering set-up on a 350 chassis, but you need a good mechanic who is capable of diagnosing and repairing all the components of the steering system.
