Brake Pulls Hard To One Side

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Dec 8, 2005 | 07:59 PM

JIMS1970VETTE

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Brake Pulls Hard To One Side

Hi, I just got this 1971 coupe off the car carrier and noticed when I get on the brakes it pulls hard to the left, any thoughts?

Dec 8, 2005 | 08:09 PM

70ZZ3 96LT4

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Brakes pull

Leaking disc brake caliper on the right side of the car soaking the pads with brake fluid.

Dec 8, 2005 | 08:21 PM

Michel B

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Sounds like a seized up caliper,, the side it pulls to is the good one,,lolll. It can also be like mentionned above, but check for leaks on the ground.

Dec 8, 2005 | 08:27 PM

lucky76

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bulging brake hose

If there is no leaking fluid then check the right flexible brake hose to the caliper for a bulge in it. I had this problem, pulled to the left and the right hose was the problem. If it is the problem don't forget to replace both sides.

Dec 8, 2005 | 08:29 PM

Maymyvetteliveforevr

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Both front calipers are not apply at the same pressure.

Dec 8, 2005 | 10:48 PM

Blue 74

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky76

check the right flexible brake hose to the caliper for a bulge in it.

Yep, be sure to check/replace the hoses. Mine didn't have a bulge but was rotted on the inside and plugged. Couldn't tell it from the outside but when I unhooked it from the caliper no fluid came out. That was the tell-tale sign. Ran a wire up it and out came gunk.