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Brake Pull Issue #1868814 07/12/15 03:09 PM 07/12/15 03:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 133 N. Ca. F floorit426 OP member
floorit426 OP member F Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 133 N. Ca.	I have a '70 Cuda with stock power disc brakes. The car has a pull to the right initially when you hit the brakes. Even at slow speed (5-10mph), it is enough to move the steering wheel slightly. Not knowing a whole lot about brakes, I have checked the rear adjustment and the front wheel bearings and they both seem to be okay. I am not sure what the next step should be. Could this be a suspension problem?

Re: Brake Pull Issue [Re: floorit426] #1868823 07/12/15 03:23 PM 07/12/15 03:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: The car has a pull to the right initially when you hit the brakes. I am not sure what the next step should be. Could this be a suspension problem? not a susp prob. for some reason the Dr front side ain't doing its job. Both sides/shoes have to apply at the same time. first thing to check/do is spoon up those dr side front shoes. I crank it up till the wheel is locked then back off till as I spin the wheel FORWARD I can just hear a slight "tick" at one point of the tires' revolution. not a drag that slows it just listen for that tick. likely you will go past free then come back up to the tick. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Brake Pull Issue [Re: floorit426] #1868828 07/12/15 03:33 PM 07/12/15 03:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,377 Ohio Todd pro stock
Todd pro stock Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,377 Ohio	He has front disc. Check the left front brake hose might be swelled shut. Piston in the caliper stuck.

Re: Brake Pull Issue [Re: Todd] #1868850 07/12/15 04:14 PM 07/12/15 04:14 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa B buildanother I Live Here
buildanother I Live Here B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa	And be sure the front strut bushings are nice and snug where they go through K frame.

Re: Brake Pull Issue [Re: RapidRobert] #1868868 07/12/15 04:50 PM 07/12/15 04:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,469 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,469 Omaha Ne	Originally Posted By RapidRobert Quote: The car has a pull to the right initially when you hit the brakes. I am not sure what the next step should be. Could this be a suspension problem? not a susp prob. for some reason the Dr front side ain't doing its job. Both sides/shoes have to apply at the same time. first thing to check/do is spoon up those dr side front shoes. I crank it up till the wheel is locked then back off till as I spin the wheel FORWARD I can just hear a slight "tick" at one point of the tires' revolution. not a drag that slows it just listen for that tick. likely you will go past free then come back up to the tick. I'll politely disagree, it could very well be a suspension or frame problem. Think loose tie rod ends, idler pitman, ball joints worn out bushings etc. Less likely is a frame related issue but possible. had a 56 Ford in several years ago with a R brake pull that several shops had looked at. They failed to notice the front suspension cross member was rotted 3/4 of the way around. www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Brake Pull Issue [Re: floorit426] #1868922 07/12/15 06:43 PM 07/12/15 06:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis HemiRick master
HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	The left brake is not working as well as the right. Could be hose, caliper, etc. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

Re: Brake Pull Issue [Re: HemiRick] #1869096 07/12/15 11:47 PM 07/12/15 11:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 133 N. Ca. F floorit426 OP member
floorit426 OP member F Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 133 N. Ca.	Okay, that makes sense, so I changed both calipers and pads today. The hoses have been recently changed, as well. Just got done with a test drive and the problem still remains. Have I run out of things to check with the brakes? Is it safe to assume that, if it is in the suspension, that it would be on the right side? Thanks.

Re: Brake Pull Issue [Re: floorit426] #1869160 07/13/15 01:25 AM 07/13/15 01:25 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis HemiRick master
HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	Yes pretty much eliminates the brakes, sounds like a bad control arm bushing. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

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