<VV> Brakes - Question

[Mark Durham]

Bill, Franks explanation is correct. Any of those items can cause
pulling, because even though in theory you get even hydraulic pressure
to each wheel, any extra friction in any of the movable parts from one
wheel to the next can cause one brake to actuate before another. A
restricted brake line can also cause a brake to not work. One adjuster
can have gotten corroded and not adjust, it would be the opposite
wheel, but I would do a manual adjustment of all 4 to drum stoppage,
then back off 5 clicks or so, then press on the brakes to reset
everything and go drive. if that helps, that does not fix the problem,
it just confirms there is one. Then, take all 4 brakes apart, clean,
lubricate, adjust, look. Mark Durham

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From: Bill H.
Sent: 8/2/2012 21:47
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Brakes - Question
                                                                         B"H
Hi folks!  Have a question on brake adjustment.  Although all the
self-adjusters in my car are in there and complete, I just don't trust
that these things do a "perfect" adjustment.  Maybe I'm wrong, but my
question is:  Should there be some drag on the wheel when it is spun
off the ground with the stock Corvair brakes?  Does anyone know of a
tool that can be used to measure drag so ensure that the resistance is
equal on all four wheels?
I've had my front end aligned, replaced both front brake hoses,
checked all the shoes/drums, and it all looks peachy.  Still she veers
sharply to the right when I apply the brakes.  I suspect one or more
wheels has an incorrect brake adjustment.
Thanks...Bill Hershkowitz 66 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C
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