1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Need help with my stupid brakes!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-06-05 | 05:25 PM
  #1  
Kweasi's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member

 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Need help with my stupid brakes!

Hey guys,

Here's the situation, I have a pretty severe brake pull which is to say that when I step on the brakes the car pulls quite hard to the right side. Now I know that you expereinced guys are already getting ready to type "caliper" or "front end" but keep reading....

I've gone over everything I can think of:
new left caliper
new pads (twice over)
check front end
check alignment
rotated tires
bled system
serviced slider bolts
remove shims and rattle springs
Also, flex lines are one year old and there are no pinched lines.

What makes it weirder still is that I took the car to the track yesterday, a track that particularly hard on brakes and flogged her pretty good and the problem WENT AWAY! On the drive there; brake pull, on the drive back; brake pull, but at the track, nufin'.

Suffice it to say, I'm totally out of ideas. Any hep would be greatly appricated. Thanks.

-Kwe
Old 08-09-05 | 01:11 AM
  #2  
Kentetsu's Avatar
Lives on the Forum
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 11,359
Likes: 14
From: Grand Rapids Michigan
Is the parking brake still hooked up? Your rear brakes may be out of adjustment. You can try pulling the drums off, then adjusting them so that they just slip over the shoes. If you can get both sides close to the same, then you'll be in good shape.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tem120
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
4
09-07-15 09:53 AM
Frisky Arab
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
5
09-04-15 06:17 PM



Quick Reply: Need help with my stupid brakes!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:19 AM.