Braking, And Pulling

[InTrenches]

oh ok, well lets hope it not that... wont be a happy camper if it is, thanks.

i could be wrong there could be other causes, but in my experience, thats what id expect, but a few comments above someone mentioned about only one brake working. that seems like a much more likely cause, because i'd assume youd need hectic twist in your chassis to have that big of effect

[slidingwayz]

i should of said that the pulling is only when going in a straight line and let go of the wheel, not under braking, i think the brake booster seal has shit it self..

[silverra23]

Lets start with the basics. Stuffed chassis is least likely of your issues.

 

You are saying it is pulling when it is in a straight line, not under braking.

 

This means 99 times out of 100 that the front end geometry needs some work. Go get a wheel alignment. $40 and will probably solve your problem.

 

If the issue happens under brakes, then its more likely a brake problem, but as you are saying its not, start with the wheel alignment.

 

No brakes at all like you suggested to begin with could be - rear wheel cylinders leaking, no front pads left, no rear linings left, rear brakes way out of adjustment, or a failure in the master cylinder, or a leaking hose.

 

Check the front pads to see if they have meat on them. Are they worn to a similar level on both sides, inner and outer pads? Are there any fluid leaks? If all that checks out OK, then its not the fronts that have a problem.

 

Rears. Pull the drums off. Is it wet or dry around the brake cylinders/under the rubbers on the brake cylinders? If its wet, replace the brake cylinders. Plenty of material on the shoes? Sweet, now adjust them up, so the rear wheels can only just spin.

 

Give it all a good bleed. Any fluid leaking from the lines and hoses?

 

How is pedal now?

 

If its still shit, then you probably have a master cylinder issue.

Edited May 10, 2010 by silverra23

[slidingwayz]

Lets start with the basics. Stuffed chassis is least likely of your issues.

 

You are saying it is pulling when it is in a straight line, not under braking.

 

This means 99 times out of 100 that the front end geometry needs some work. Go get a wheel alignment. $40 and will probably solve your problem.

 

If the issue happens under brakes, then its more likely a brake problem, but as you are saying its not, start with the wheel alignment.

 

No brakes at all like you suggested to begin with could be - rear wheel cylinders leaking, no front pads left, no rear linings left, rear brakes way out of adjustment, or a failure in the master cylinder, or a leaking hose.

 

Check the front pads to see if they have meat on them. Are they worn to a similar level on both sides, inner and outer pads? Are there any fluid leaks? If all that checks out OK, then its not the fronts that have a problem.

 

Rears. Pull the drums off. Is it wet or dry around the brake cylinders/under the rubbers on the brake cylinders? If its wet, replace the brake cylinders. Plenty of material on the shoes? Sweet, now adjust them up, so the rear wheels can only just spin.

 

Give it all a good bleed. Any fluid leaking from the lines and hoses?

 

How is pedal now?

 

If its still shit, then you probably have a master cylinder issue.

 

thanks for that well i think it need a wheel alignment full sure.. i have brake but they work just befor hitting the floor and i have spotted i leak inbetween that booster and cylinder where they join i think it has dropped a seal there.

 

It leaks all fluids out. shoes are good, drums good.. i think i will get the wheel alignment done and put new seal in and get them bleed and see what that will do thanks guys for all help..