I have run into a bad hose causing that problem on several cars.
Brakes behaving badly
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lebanon OH
Brakes behaving badly
When I apply the brakes on my '79, the steering wheel momentarily turns to the left. It's not the constant pull expected from a bad caliper, but a drag of about one to two seconds that goes away. The amount of drag depends on how hard the brakeds are applied. Any suggestions on what I should look at? Thanks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
How old are the rubber hoses? They tend to come apart on the inside over time and will restrict fluid flow both ways. Also could be rusted pistons in the caliper which will require more force to move.
Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Angleton, Tx
Pro
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Nice Lake Ontario
I had same problem, I pulled hose & poked a thin flexable wire in it to unblock restriction (turn out to be just dirt but was completely blocked), then blew compressed air thru & reinstalled, worked fine afterward.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: SOUTH ELGIN IL
I would just replace the hoses. I had that very problem and didn't do anything about it (an ounce of prevention... i know) and the hose collapsed and locked up the caliper on the highway at 70mph. Less than fun.