Topic: Breaking pulls to right
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
The breaks on my 82CE continue to pull to the right. Makes no difference on speed although (as one would expect) the harder I break the more it wants to pull. I assume the left front caliper is slower to engage and never as fully as the right front caliper. Couple months ago I replaced all the break pads and had the local garage bleed the break lines because of a slight squeal when breaking -- I had hoped bleeding the lines would also fix the pull. Is there any easy caliper repair I could do or is it best to have the local garage replace the front calipers. If I have to replace, any ideas on the best to go with or am I better to have my original calipers overhauled with new seals and pistons.
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If you're sure it's a caliper problem, it's really best to replace/repair both of them at the same time.
If your calipers are not corroded(inside), you can rebuild with new seals. If there is corrosion/pitting, then sleeved calipers are the best way to go.
Lone Star Calipers is a good source. Ken also stated the other day that stainless sleeved calipers were available at AutoZone, I think.
Lone Star Calipers...in Canton, TX
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You raise a good question....all I know is when I bought the car last spring, I had it inspected and the report said there were no problems with any of the front end components....
It only pulls when I break so I assumed it was the calipers...unfortuanately, I wouldn't know what to look for when it comes to all those parts you mention. Guess I need to take it to the corner Firestone garage and pray for an honest mechanic.
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You raise a good question....all I know is when I bought the car last spring, I had it inspected and the report said there were no problems with any of the front end components....
It only pulls when I break so I assumed it was the calipers...unfortuanately, I wouldn't know what to look for when it comes to all those parts you mention. Guess I need to take it to the corner Firestone garage and pray for an honest mechanic.
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I just went through that same thing. When I would put on the brakes, the car literally would make a right hand turn. I replaced the callipers because they were leaking. It still did it so I replaced the front brake pads and solved the problem. Try a new set of pads to see if that is your problem. They may have been contaminated with oil, grease or even brake fluid like mine were.
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My 78' has just recently started pulling to the right as well. She'll be fine, and when I apply the brakes, she'll take a right turn.
I'm pretty sure all my calipers are ok. I'm thinking my problem, and possibly yours as well, is the power steering cylinder. I know mine is leaking. My issue started with a slight pull to the right when the brakes were applied, and has grown to the right turn now.



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