brake pulling to right
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brake pulling to right
Ive been doing alot of work on the 1980 and test driving every once and awhile last time i took it out i noticed when you hit the brakes, the steering wheel turns to the right. The harder you hit the brakes the harder the wheel turns. when you let off the brakes, the wheel goes back straight. something to worry about? thanks, tj
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From: Fredericksburg Va
I would worry about it.
One of your front calipers is grabbing more than the other. If your calipers are original they probably need to be replaced. O-ring calipers are better for cars that sit a lot.
If your pulling to the right, it will be your right caliper that is grabbing, the left one is not working.
Rd
One of your front calipers is grabbing more than the other. If your calipers are original they probably need to be replaced. O-ring calipers are better for cars that sit a lot.
If your pulling to the right, it will be your right caliper that is grabbing, the left one is not working.
Rd
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From: cleveland Ohio
i suppose its possible that the rubber gasket covering the master cllinder could have a small tear or pin hole in it. take it off and look for fluid on the back side of the gasket,where it should be dry,if its wet replace it,and rebleed the brakes.
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I would take a close look at your right side calipers and think about doing a little more bleeding. A tiny air bubble in the right rear caliper (the hardest one to get completely clear of air) could cause what you are describing.
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Ive been doing alot of work on the 1980 and test driving every once and awhile last time i took it out i noticed when you hit the brakes, the steering wheel turns to the right. The harder you hit the brakes the harder the wheel turns. when you let off the brakes, the wheel goes back straight. something to worry about? thanks, tj
