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Ark
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Joined: August 23, 2006
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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 Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: Uneven Brakes |
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I searched for this a little bit and didn't find anything so I hope I'm not asking a question that's already been answered. Here we go:
Basically, when I put on the brakes, my thing pulls to the right pretty hard. I can counter-act this by steering to the left but it's pretty annoying and a bit dangerous in emergencies. How can I adjust the balance between the right and left sides? (I adjust the star wheel myself so I know that on both sides, the pads are equal distance from the drums).
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Ian Epperson
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Joined: January 12, 2005
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Location: Alameda, CA
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Most likely, you've got a clogged brake line on the left side. Usually this happens when the flexible brake lines get old and start to swell internally. When you step on the peddle, the fluid gets to the right side faster, grabs the shoes first, then pulls the wheel over. The soft lines are pretty easy to replace unless they've rusted to the hard lines. If so, those front hard lines are cheap (cheaper than the flex lines - a few $$ for the hard lines, and up to $20 for the soft lines) and easy to replace. The steel braided lines don't simply look better, they are better as they prevent the line from swelling when you put on the brakes. This give less flex in the peddle and a bit more stopping power.
Another simple possible problem may be a bubble in the left-side brake line or slave cylander. This would soften up the left side and may not engage until there's higher pressure in the system. This is less likely, but easier to fix. |
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uberautowerks
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Location: Longmont Co
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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It could also be an alignment issue or worn front end parts. Like tie rod ends or ball joints. If worn they will move out of position with the force of braking and cause "pull".
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