Hi there, please what can be the reason why my Benz C class swerves from left to right when I apply brake while on motion with a reasonable speed.

I have done the alignment, changed bushing and also checked the tyres. How can I find a solution to this?

Jamal64:
Hi there, please what can be the reason why my Benz C class swerves from left to right when I apply brake while on motion with a reasonable speed.

I have done the alignment, changed bushing and also checked the tyres. How can I find a solution to this?

wheel balancing, recheck alignment setting, thyroid end/buss hon,bearing

Failing lower ball joint. Do t waste money on alignment. Go to mechanic,tell mechanic to loose both ball joints. U will see that the grease and rubber and clip have given way.How to know,steering will feel slightly stiff with two fingers,and when u apply brakes,it's either its left or right, u enter bush,gutter,pedestrian,or straight to heaven.... It means your ball joints are now rotating anti clockwise,instead of being in one direction and soon the ball joint either driver or passengers side or both will soon embarrass u on the road. Don't just be yourself ok. Be what, Be prepared,its rainy season. Hahahaha

Hope alignment was done both the front and back

Jamal64:
Hi there, please what can be the reason why my Benz C class swerves from left to right when I apply brake while on motion with a reasonable speed.

I have done the alignment, changed bushing and also checked the tyres. How can I find a solution to this?

lol ZZ guy go and change ur shocks absorber's, if not na yy. Saying out of experienceooo.

Failing ball joints..

Jamal64:
Hi there, please what can be the reason why my Benz C class swerves from left to right when I apply brake while on motion with a reasonable speed.

I have done the alignment, changed bushing and also checked the tyres. How can I find a solution to this?

Check your brake calipers and hoses.
One of your calipers may be sticking. Could be as a result of corrosion in the caliper, bad o ring seal or a collapsed brake hose.

Johnnyboy6757:
lol ZZ guy go and change ur shocks absorber's, if not na yy. Saying out of experienceooo.

Shock absorber is okay

Jamal64:
Hi there, please what can be the reason why my Benz C class swerves from left to right when I apply brake while on motion with a reasonable speed.

I have done the alignment, changed bushing and also checked the tyres. How can I find a solution to this?

The Angrygoat got a point u know, it would keep getting worst too...it's not that expensive of a repair sef...Go check on the ball points, change or fix if bad & then go for alignment

Okay, thanks. I will check and let you know..

Angrygoat:
Failing lower ball joint. Do t waste money on alignment. Go to mechanic,tell mechanic to loose both ball joints. U will see that the grease and rubber and clip have given way.How to know,steering will feel slightly stiff with two fingers,and when u apply brakes,it's either its left or right, u enter bush,gutter,pedestrian,or straight to heaven.... It means your ball joints are now rotating anti clockwise,instead of being in one direction and soon the ball joint either driver or passengers side or both will soon embarrass u on the road. Don't just be yourself ok. Be what, Be prepared,its rainy season. Hahahaha

Okay, thanks. I will check and let you know..

Elsueno:


The Angrygoat got a point u know, it would keep getting worst too...it's not that expensive of a repair sef...Go check on the ball points, change or fix if bad & then go for alignment

Okay, thanks. I will check and let you know..

9icetoo:


Check your brake calipers and hoses.
One of your calipers may be sticking. Could be as a result of corrosion in the caliper, bad o ring seal or a collapsed brake hose.

Brake calliper screw stuck

It's ball joint. 100% sure. When last did u change your ball joints. If u live at an area with pot holes,u need to buy toks every 6 months,or close eye and buy brand new,max 2 years. If u stay in an area whr pot holes don't exceed 4 to 5. Then u can change ball joint every 3 to 4years. They do fail,even on smooth road sef same thing. Depends on brand of vehicle if na mini suv or sedan.

Bushings.

It can't be bushings. Bushings na just rubber. It's ball joint

Arysexy:
Bushings.

Angrygoat:
It can't be bushings. Bushings na just rubber. It's ball joint

I'm telling you from experience. Let him check those bushings under the wheels.

When you match brake, the bushings are supposed to keep the vehicle chasis from reacting to Newton first law of motion. But when the bushings are torn, the car shifts on application of brake.

Angrygoat:
It can't be bushings. Bushings na just rubber. It's ball joint

Damaged bushings can also cause swerving in cars.

Jamal64:
Hi there, please what can be the reason why my Benz C class swerves from left to right when I apply brake while on motion with a reasonable speed.

I have done the alignment, changed bushing and also checked the tyres. How can I find a solution to this?

Check your sway bar is not broken & ensure the sway bar bushings are not worn.

Worn ball joints will pull ur steering to either right or left even without applying d brakes.

Not ball joint

Elsueno:


The Angrygoat got a point u know, it would keep getting worst too...it's not that expensive of a repair sef...Go check on the ball points, change or fix if bad & then go for alignment

Not ball joint . We’ve checked

Angrygoat:
It's ball joint. 100% sure. When last did u change your ball joints. If u live at an area with pot holes,u need to buy toks every 6 months,or close eye and buy brand new,max 2 years. If u stay in an area whr pot holes don't exceed 4 to 5. Then u can change ball joint every 3 to 4years. They do fail,even on smooth road sef same thing. Depends on brand of vehicle if na mini suv or sedan.

Check your rotors and steering column.

Your car get issue be that.

Jamal64:
Not ball joint . We’ve checked

Angrygoat:
Failing lower ball joint. Do t waste money on alignment. Go to mechanic,tell mechanic to loose both ball joints. U will see that the grease and rubber and clip have given way.How to know,steering will feel slightly stiff with two fingers,and when u apply brakes,it's either its left or right, u enter bush,gutter,pedestrian,or straight to heaven.... It means your ball joints are now rotating anti clockwise,instead of being in one direction and soon the ball joint either driver or passengers side or both will soon embarrass u on the road. Don't just be yourself ok. Be what, Be prepared,its rainy season. Hahahaha

Why you no post Honda Cars , ...Abi Honda no the constitution leg again.

In my own case, it was the lower arm bushing that was causing the problem the poster is experiencing.
Check the bushing

Angrygoat:
It's ball joint. 100% sure. When last did u change your ball joints. If u live at an area with pot holes,u need to buy toks every 6 months,or close eye and buy brand new,max 2 years. If u stay in an area whr pot holes don't exceed 4 to 5. Then u can change ball joint every 3 to 4years. They do fail,even on smooth road sef same thing. Depends on brand of vehicle if na mini suv or sedan.

How can you be 100percent sure when You are not a mechanic and you are not even there to inspect the car physically?

@op i was once in your shoes. Car handles well but i slam on brake, it pulls to the right side.

Took it to the mechanic, i remember he removed the right front and back tyres and hit the joints/suspension or something with a rod (i actually didnt pay attention cos i thought he doesn't know what he was doing) funny thing is we tested the car and i never experience it ever again.

My guess is, something wasn't alligned or probably in place.
Definitely not your ball joint as it only happens when u press the brake pad.

Or thyroid

temmym4:



How can you be 100percent sure when You are not a mechanic and you are not even there to inspect the car physically?

@op i was once in your shoes. Car handles well but i slam on brake, it pulls to the right side.

Took it to the mechanic, i remember he removed the right front and back tyres and hit the joints/suspension or something with a rod (i actually didnt pay attention cos i thought he doesn't know what he was doing) funny thing is we tested the car and i never experience it ever again.

My guess is, something wasn't alligned or probably in place.
Definitely not your ball joint as it only happens when u press the brake pad.

Jamal64:
Hi there, please what can be the reason why my Benz C class swerves from left to right when I apply brake while on motion with a reasonable speed.

I have done the alignment, changed bushing and also checked the tyres. How can I find a solution to this?

I think your brakes are faulty
Watch this YouTube video from 2:55 minutes to 3:20 minutes https://youtu.be/mjZ7Slctyfg

Listen to the 'Tell me questions' that was asked, use that to trace your problem.

Brake calliper screw stuck …

Angrygoat:
Your car get issue be that.

Fremantle:

I think your brakes are faulty
Watch this YouTube video from 2:55 minutes to 3:20 minutes https://youtu.be/mjZ7Slctyfg

Listen to the 'Tell me questions' that was asked, use that to trace your problem.

Brake calliper screw stuck

Brake calliper screw stuck

temmym4:



How can you be 100percent sure when You are not a mechanic and you are not even there to inspect the car physically?

@op i was once in your shoes. Car handles well but i slam on brake, it pulls to the right side.

Took it to the mechanic, i remember he removed the right front and back tyres and hit the joints/suspension or something with a rod (i actually didnt pay attention cos i thought he doesn't know what he was doing) funny thing is we tested the car and i never experience it ever again.

My guess is, something wasn't alligned or probably in place.
Definitely not your ball joint as it only happens when u press the brake pad.

Jamal64:


Brake calliper screw stuck

Ok
Hope it's been fixed and the left and right swerves have stopped. Also carry out an alignment check once that is done.