Just got my car a four wheel alignment after I was told itonly needed the front wheels aligned (I'm not much of a mechanic so I don'tknow what would determine this). AfterI get the car back my steering wheel is now slightly off, now pulling right abit if I properly line it up.


In addition, when I brake now, hard or soft braking,the car pulls HARD to the right. Sohard I almost hit somebody the first time I pulled out of the shop. Does an alignment affect the braking thatmuch? I know toe and angle would havean effect but if the car is properly aligned why would it favor one side forbraking? I just got new pads two days ago but didn't feel any issues until after the alignement.

How do I fix theseissues? Both issues started immediately after getting the alignment.

 

Check the tire pressures first. If one corner is off, it would cause the car to tend toward one side or another, especially while braking.

If the tire pressures are all even, then the alignment was done poorly and you should try to get a refund or at least a free re-alignment that actually works.

 

Did you get a sheet of the before and after alignment numbers?

 

I did, I don't have it with me so I can't give you the numbers but all four wheels were off by quite a bit. I have an appointment to get it fixed this friday so hopefully they do it right this time.