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| | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2009 Posts: 4 | I have tried and tried and tried to get my front right brake from grabbing too quickly, and pulling to the right, but still am having a problem. Any idea on how i can get the brakes to grab evenly? I have replaced and/or rebuilt all of the components in the brake system, short of the foot pedal. All of the lines have been replaced as well. I have bled them several times and have also adjusted them as the maintenance manual calls out. All of the front end steering linkage is tight. Any help would be appreciated. I know swapping to disk brakes would be ideal, but on a budget, it's not an option. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Fix the left brake, that right one is working fine. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Fix the left brake, that right one is working fine. Ditto
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 899 | Fix the left brake, that right one is working fine. That's what I was thinking also.
Brian
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The older I get the more dangerous I am!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 92 | Cut both drums equally, to the same inside diameter,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Make sure the drums are the same dia or near like Scott say's. Check the linings to see if they may be loose at the ends. Take a rough file or grinder & put a champher on the edge of the linings. Sometimes the sharp edges dig in. Wear a respirator when you do this. They may contain asbestes.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Did "all the lines" include the flex hoses? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 202 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 202 | Hi, check the tie rod ends for play and the rear leaf spring bolts( the ones with grease nipples) for wear.Also in the rear of the leaf spring there is a brass bushing, check it to. Check my post in engine & drive shop under brakes lock up.
Keep the 216's running. 1949 1/2 ton model #1314 (US 3104) Brian
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 | Shoes are not expensive, might be worth trying a different brand. | | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2009 Posts: 4 | Thanks all for the advice, i appreciate it. I guess i'll work on it this weekend and see how things turn out. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | I'm not sure of the old trucks...
but if the shoes are put on wrong...(short shoe to front, long to back is the proper way) you will have problems....
check the adjustments, bleed the brakes, check front end for excessive play.....usual suspects.... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 | Section 5-18 in the Shop Manual is important, be sure to perform this step effectively. | | |
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