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kenm78 · 02-19-2010, 07:58 PM

Ok I just got a 82 Chevy 4x4 a couple weeks ago. I noticed while medium to hard braking it pulled to the right so I had to counter steer to the left. I pulled the tires and inspected the brakes the right side inner pad was marginal compared to the outside on that caliper. I decieded to do a brake job. I replaced both front calipers $14 each can't beat that right? Wagner Thermoquite pads I had the rotors turned. I also replaced the inner and outer bearings on both sides. I bleed the brakes etc. It stops better, but it still pulls to the right??? I'm at a loss here. I do notice that if I brake really hard the back tires lock up a little. Any ideas or suggestions to check. The way the caliper floating pins looked I figured that was the reason I was getting the pull. I guess not.....

**old Rusty C10** · 02-19-2010, 08:04 PM

rubber lines

kenm78 · 02-19-2010, 08:11 PM

I was thinking that but didn't want to throw money at a problem and it not work. I will get some and see if it fixes my issues. Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-19-2010, 08:14 PM

other thing id do is flush the lines out real good i shoulda said that along with rubber lines
Im assuming that you checked the air pressure and tire sizes to make sure both are correct

3r!c84 · 02-19-2010, 08:18 PM

check the back drums to,you might have a axle seal leaking and there is gear oil on that drum(in-turn not letting the brake work on that side) so there could be a pull there

kenm78 · 02-19-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

other thing id do is flush the lines out real good i shoulda said that along with rubber lines
Im assuming that you checked the air pressure and tire sizes to make sure both are correct

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

check the back drums to,you might have a axle seal leaking and there is gear oil on that drum(in-turn not letting the brake work on that side) so there could be a pull there

Thank you both!!!

Oldschool82 · 02-19-2010, 11:19 PM

Just went threw the exact same things with my 82 1/2ton. I did not replace any lines like the others mentioned, but replaced the hardware (drums,shoes,springs and wheel cylinders). brakes are doing fine now and that right rear has not locked up on me any more.

3r!c84 · 02-19-2010, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldschool82

Just went threw the exact same things with my 82 1/2ton. I did not replace any lines like the others mentioned, but replaced the hardware (drums,shoes,springs and wheel cylinders). brakes are doing fine now and that right rear has not locked up on me any more.

spray the right rear brake(inside the drum) with brake clean and i bet you it will lock up,then that means you got gear oil in there so its letting it slip.

ask me how i know this?
i have the same problem

Oldschool82 · 02-19-2010, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

spray the right rear brake(inside the drum) with brake clean and i bet you it will lock up,then that means you got gear oil in there so its letting it slip.

ask me how i know this?
i have the same problem

Not disputing your ideas...just telling the guy what just worked for me on my truck. I will say that I have not heard of a brake locking up due to being sprayed with brake cleaner.

3r!c84 · 02-19-2010, 11:50 PM

i get what u mean...and not just spraying brake clean will make it lock up i mean..to clean off all the gearoil that has leaked onto the shoes and the drum.

02-19-2010, 07:58 PM	#1
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Brake question Ok I just got a 82 Chevy 4x4 a couple weeks ago. I noticed while medium to hard braking it pulled to the right so I had to counter steer to the left. I pulled the tires and inspected the brakes the right side inner pad was marginal compared to the outside on that caliper. I decieded to do a brake job. I replaced both front calipers $14 each can't beat that right? Wagner Thermoquite pads I had the rotors turned. I also replaced the inner and outer bearings on both sides. I bleed the brakes etc. It stops better, but it still pulls to the right??? I'm at a loss here. I do notice that if I brake really hard the back tires lock up a little. Any ideas or suggestions to check. The way the caliper floating pins looked I figured that was the reason I was getting the pull. I guess not..... __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

02-19-2010, 08:04 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: Brake question rubber lines __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-19-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Brake question I was thinking that but didn't want to throw money at a problem and it not work. I will get some and see if it fixes my issues. Thanks. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

02-19-2010, 08:14 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: Brake question other thing id do is flush the lines out real good i shoulda said that along with rubber lines Im assuming that you checked the air pressure and tire sizes to make sure both are correct __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-19-2010, 08:18 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Brake question check the back drums to,you might have a axle seal leaking and there is gear oil on that drum(in-turn not letting the brake work on that side) so there could be a pull there __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-19-2010, 11:19 PM	#7
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: Brake question Just went threw the exact same things with my 82 1/2ton. I did not replace any lines like the others mentioned, but replaced the hardware (drums,shoes,springs and wheel cylinders). brakes are doing fine now and that right rear has not locked up on me any more.

02-19-2010, 11:50 PM	#10
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Brake question i get what u mean...and not just spraying brake clean will make it lock up i mean..to clean off all the gearoil that has leaked onto the shoes and the drum. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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