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UTSA · 07-02-2018, 01:57 PM

Right after I rebuilt my front suspension with new power steering and power brakes (Drum/Drum) I’ve noticed that it’s hard to steer my truck when I’m coming to a stop or slowing down. I did not do hydroboost so that is out of the question.

For example: going 30mph and when I need to turn into a driveway, I’ll start slowing down and when I’m at a decent turning speed and still have the foot on the brake pedal, the steering wheel will be really really hard to turn. As soon as I let go of the brake, it turns smoothly.

I have a feeling it has something to do with the brake pads in the front drums or maybe I let something loose on the suspension...what do y’all think?

**The Rocknrod** · 07-02-2018, 03:02 PM

I'm voting on something loose in the suspension/bearings, after that brake pads/drums. I'd get it up on safety jacks and check for "any" play in the steering (box or links) then your wheel bearings, brake pads, drums.
Besides it will give you confidence.

padresag · 07-02-2018, 04:49 PM

does it pull to one way at all when you apply the brakes. it may be a brake hose giving you a problem
ron

UTSA · 07-03-2018, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

does it pull to one way at all when you apply the brakes. it may be a brake hose giving you a problem
ron

It does not pull any direction. I thought of this but that would be if one side of my drums is tighter than the other. I do have my rear brakes lock up but that was expected...i have no weight in the back and i need to loosen them up jusr a bit.

padresag · 07-03-2018, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UTSA

It does not pull any direction. I thought of this but that would be if one side of my drums is tighter than the other. I do have my rear brakes lock up but that was expected...i have no weight in the back and i need to loosen them up jusr a bit.

brake hose can cause problem on 1 side and on the side that is problematic. if the hose becomes soft on the inside and collapses
ron
most of those centre links are close to begin with

karlbenz · 07-08-2018, 05:49 PM

make sure them rear drums are adjusted and working good. I had that issue when I first got mine

modes · 07-10-2018, 03:00 PM

"as soon as I let of the brake pedal" as in hit the gas again? Then I would say the steering pump is turning to slow at idle (on the brakes) to assist the turning properly.

Adam

BR3W CITY · 07-03-2018, 10:57 AM

Are you running hydroboost? Its a semi common symptom when first setup.

UTSA · 07-03-2018, 06:17 PM

I took a look under and my center link is too close to the subframe that is right under the enfine. I’ll take a closer look today and see if that is what has been running and keep y’all updated.

If it is that, then I have a feeling the wheels travel back jusr slightly so that the center link touches the subframe and makes steering difficult. Because as soon as I let go, it’s back to normall.

bama63 · 07-15-2018, 05:53 PM

ball joint binding?

07-02-2018, 01:57 PM	#1
UTSA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 17	Hard to steer when breaking Right after I rebuilt my front suspension with new power steering and power brakes (Drum/Drum) I’ve noticed that it’s hard to steer my truck when I’m coming to a stop or slowing down. I did not do hydroboost so that is out of the question. For example: going 30mph and when I need to turn into a driveway, I’ll start slowing down and when I’m at a decent turning speed and still have the foot on the brake pedal, the steering wheel will be really really hard to turn. As soon as I let go of the brake, it turns smoothly. I have a feeling it has something to do with the brake pads in the front drums or maybe I let something loose on the suspension...what do y’all think? __________________ 1965 C10 350 combo

07-02-2018, 03:02 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hard to steer when breaking I'm voting on something loose in the suspension/bearings, after that brake pads/drums. I'd get it up on safety jacks and check for "any" play in the steering (box or links) then your wheel bearings, brake pads, drums. Besides it will give you confidence. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-02-2018, 04:49 PM	#3
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Hard to steer when breaking does it pull to one way at all when you apply the brakes. it may be a brake hose giving you a problem ron

07-08-2018, 05:49 PM	#6
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 528	Re: Hard to steer when breaking make sure them rear drums are adjusted and working good. I had that issue when I first got mine __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

07-10-2018, 03:00 PM	#7
modes Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: OOB, Maine Posts: 6	Re: Hard to steer when breaking "as soon as I let of the brake pedal" as in hit the gas again? Then I would say the steering pump is turning to slow at idle (on the brakes) to assist the turning properly. Adam

07-03-2018, 10:57 AM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Hard to steer when breaking Are you running hydroboost? Its a semi common symptom when first setup. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-03-2018, 06:17 PM	#9
UTSA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 17	Re: Hard to steer when breaking I took a look under and my center link is too close to the subframe that is right under the enfine. I’ll take a closer look today and see if that is what has been running and keep y’all updated. If it is that, then I have a feeling the wheels travel back jusr slightly so that the center link touches the subframe and makes steering difficult. Because as soon as I let go, it’s back to normall. __________________ 1965 C10 350 combo

07-15-2018, 05:53 PM	#10
bama63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: gadsden, alabama Posts: 468	Re: Hard to steer when breaking ball joint binding? __________________ Due to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel will be shut off until further notice

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