i think my cv joint is bad. it pulls

1997 FORD TAURUS
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ALMAMAE
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after checking on your site, which i think is great by the way, i think my cv joint is bad. it pulls, and definitely shakes when i brake. do i need to replace the axel? i'm confused? i don't want to continue to replace either. before i go in to have it repaired, i wanna make sure i know what to say. i need the car to last me for at least another year or more before i can get a new one. looks expensive though. how much would on average for me to have this repaired? thank you so much.
May 28, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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KASEKENNY
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More than likely you have two issues. If there is a vibration when braking that is most likely a brake pulsation that you need to replace the pads and rotors.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

If the vehicle is pulling, then that is most likely due to an alignment issue.

There is a chance that the axle needs to be replaced but that normally makes a clicking noise when turning.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clicking-sound

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

I would suggest we start with inspecting the brakes and if they need to be replaced then let's do that and get the vehicle aligned, then we can deal with any CV axle issue.

Thanks
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