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crd
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 9:11 am    Post subject: braking, car pulls left Reply with quote

I've noticed the past week or two that when braking in my '59 daily driver, the car pulls to the left. Thoughts? Problems? How long can I safely ignore this one?
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Most likely cause is the right front brake hose is bad, thus no pressure to the wheel cylinder, so the car pulls left.

Change both hoses...

Or right wheel cylinder has leaked and shoes are wet with fluid and not gripping. Look for wetness on the backing plate or low fluid in resivoir, or pull drums and inspect.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

brakes might be out of adjustment. has the pedal travel increased
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 11:25 am    Post subject: Braking, car pulls left Reply with quote

About 8 months ago (before going to disc brakes) my car started pulling to the right. After disasambly I noticed the right front cylinder was leaking. That was my problem.

Good luck.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd say your brakes are needing to be adjusted. After a while the shoes wear down and don't make contact like they used to. A bad brake hose on the opposite side might cause it to not brake if it's leaking. It could also be a swollen rubber brake line on the side that pulls.

That's my 2c
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unless there is a restriction in the lines or a failing/stuck wheel cylinder the shoes normally wear evenly from side to side... I'm still betting my first post is the cause, not adjustment alone.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

well im not saying it might be his problem but last week mine needed an adjustment and it was fine but yea usually a wheel cylinder
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