Brakes pulling to one side when stopping
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Brakes pulling to one side when stopping
I'm sure this has been posted before but I noticed today that when I braked very quickly on my 91 C2 Cab to come to a complete stop from speeds of over 80+ mph on the freeway, the car seems to pull to one side slightly and of course I had to straighten it out a bit, so I felt the effect of moving side to side before coming to a complete stop. I just replaced my front pads and the rears not too long ago as well as an alignment. I'm thinking it may need bleeding, but not sure. It doesn't feel soft but again I've had the car for over a year and it has never reacted like this before. Any ideas on what possible causes are. Thanks in advance for any tips.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Pasadena, MD - Land of Taxes
I'm thinking the possible causes are...
1. Rebleed the system
2. The pads may not be seated properly. (Doubtful if they were fine before and you are just now having a problem.)
3. Warp rotor?
4. Sticking caliper.
I'd try rebleeding the system. It's the easiest and probably the culprit.
1. Rebleed the system
2. The pads may not be seated properly. (Doubtful if they were fine before and you are just now having a problem.)
3. Warp rotor?
4. Sticking caliper.
I'd try rebleeding the system. It's the easiest and probably the culprit.
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From: Houston, TX
I noticed that I was getting a pronounced side-step after doing front and rears both at the same time. Pressure bled the hell out of the system as well.
Turned out that the entire feeling went away once I got the pads bedded in right. I had used a Wurth anti-squealing compound on the surface of the pad material and that needed heat to activate it.
Go out and do a series of 120mph to 60 or less, really standing on the brakes on the edge of the ABS activation. Wait a couple mins inbetween each attempt. After the 5th one drive for a good 15mins without touching the brakes if possible and you might perhaps make the sensation go away.
it worked on mine. Also my pedal feel got much better after this same effort.
Turned out that the entire feeling went away once I got the pads bedded in right. I had used a Wurth anti-squealing compound on the surface of the pad material and that needed heat to activate it.
Go out and do a series of 120mph to 60 or less, really standing on the brakes on the edge of the ABS activation. Wait a couple mins inbetween each attempt. After the 5th one drive for a good 15mins without touching the brakes if possible and you might perhaps make the sensation go away.
it worked on mine. Also my pedal feel got much better after this same effort.
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Could be the new pads, You shouldn't do any hard braking for 200 miles after pad replacement. If your fluid hasn't been changed for a while it could need a bleeding otherwise it could be a sticking piston throwing the bias off. Usually the rear pulling to one side is a rear caliper not grabing properly. I always recommend bleeding the brakes everytime you change your pads and at a minimum once every 2 years. If the problem persists after bleeding the brakes you may need to rebuild your calipers.
BTW do you call yourself 964Clifton because you live in Clifton NJ?
BTW do you call yourself 964Clifton because you live in Clifton NJ?
