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I’ve noticed my car pulls to the left whenever I brake at highway speeds, but it drives perfectly straight otherwise. I just had the front brakes serviced, so I’m wondering if this could point to a stuck caliper on one side or if it’s more likely a steering or alignment issue.

That pattern mostly points to the brake system when the pull shows up only during braking. A stuck or sticking caliper on the left would drag that side and pull you to the left as you slow down. But a warped left rotor can also feel like that, especially at highway speeds. Since you just had the fronts serviced, double check that the left caliper slides freely, pins are clean, and the left rotor isn't glazing or out of spec. Also compare left and right rotor temps after a hard stop—one hotter than the other can signal drag. Don’t forget to verify tire pressures and that the tires are matching in tread and type.

Had a similar thing once. After a brake job, the left front caliper wouldn’t retract, and the car pulled on braking. It took a caliper rebuild and new hoses to quiet it down. The shop checked for pad wear and rotor thickness too. So yes, it can be a sticking caliper, even if the brakes were just serviced.

I’m not convinced it’s alignment. Toe or camber kind of stuff usually shows up more consistently, not only when you touch the brakes. Still, if the suspension is tired or the toe is off, you can feel the steering pull a bit when braking and loading the front end. It might be worth a quick alignment check if you’re already in a shop for the brakes.

I'd also try a simple tire/pressure check and, if you have two matching tires in good condition, try swapping them front to back to see if the pull moves with the tires. If it follows the tire, it’s wheel/tire related; if it stays left, odds are in the brake or steering system. If you’re not sure, bringing it to a shop for a controlled road test would flag whether it’s safe to drive.

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