2011 limited front wheel pullin when braking

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Biught a 2011 LE with 47k miles 9 months ago. No offroad rides other than less of 2 miles un a dirty road to test several offroad features. In the recent months I notice some vibration from the front wheels when accelarating from complete in even road. Also when braking into a stop, at loe speeds, truck pulls to the left.

I had the dealer check it twice, theysay nothing seems faulty other than unbalanced tires and steering, but after each balance and aligment, it fails after the first 200 miles. I drive no more than 800 miles in a monthand in the city, no highway. Currently at 50k miles.

All suggestions are welcome.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Does it drive okay after balance/alignment? If so, you're either hitting a curb or someone isn't tightening down the alignment adjustment nuts/bolts, etc.!
 
The brake pull could be contaminated rotors... i.e. oil/lube on the brake rotor/pad accidentally. Take the wheel off, the pads out, and clean and wipe everything down with brake cleaner. Could also be a sized caliper (but that will be obvious from the excessive pad wear).

Did the dealer check if the Bushings are still ok? No leaks from Xreas? Dead shock absorbers could be causing your issue too.
 
2011 limited front wheel pullin when braking

Hi,

Thank you both for the response. I recall that on the last servicing they cleaned the breaks, however it seems that they are missing something. I don't drive aggressively or through pot holes on a daily basis. The only thing I can think of, however I was really careful not to steer to much, was when recently purchased and locked the diff for about 200 meters or less. Truck also has vibration when driving over 65 mph. One thread in this section also referenced wheel unbalance, it makes sense. What I am not sure is why so much "unbalance" a few miles after each service. They did mention the brand, Pirelli manufactured in Brazil, (tire is 245/60 or 65/18 - i will check this detail after the post) tend to get unbalanced frequently. But I would like to be sure before investing in a different brand.

other thing that makes me worry is that in my previous 4runner, a 3rd gen though, and in the rear diff, there was a similar vibration during initial acceleration. However it was older and with more miles, also it was the rear drivetrain and no full 4wd, thus no center diffs.

Just want to take good care of , at least for me, new truck.

thanks,
 
Driveline vibration could be worn out transmission, engine, or differential mounts... Unlikely in your case since you have such low miles.

Did the dealer lube your driveshaft?
 
Hi, well the only diagnosis they provided was: "everything looks ok" with the only note that the brand of tire I am using tends to unbalance easily. But of course is not the case, something else is going on. Today I just noticed the pull is during initial acceleration. I am going to take it to another shop of the dealership just in case. I hope there's not a big damage approaching due to their lack of care. Something weird between braking and front wheel drive is going on there
 
Hi All, just aligned the wheels and they "dis" aligned again

Hi,

Took the truck to the dealership again. They balanced the wheels and aligned. Balancing is ok, but alignment broke after a couple of days. Not even a 100 miles drove. They told me everything is ok, however, how come this happen so soon and the car pull is again in the same direction? Not sure if I am nuts, but this never happened so fast in my 99 sr5. Another thing I noticed, or maybe is part of the paranoia, is the car is a bit lower or inclined in the left front wheel? What could be happening?

I appreciate any ideas.

Thanks,
 
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