<VV> Brakes - Question

Mel Francis mfrancis at wi.rr.com
Fri Aug 3 22:19:32 EDT 2012


I agree about bad bushings causing a pull, Joel.
Bill mentioned in an earlier post that the lower strut rear bushings were 
cracked and 'worn'.
If the right rubber strut bushing is allowing rearward movement under 
braking, that forces the right wheel to toe outward,
and will definitely cause a pull to the right.

Mel Francis
Oconomowoc, WI


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joel McGregor" <joel at joelsplace.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes - Question


A bad tire or bad bushings can cause pulls.  I had a Buick one time with 
that symptom that had a broken frame.  A pull you can feel in the steering 
wheel is in the front brakes.  A steering of the car when you hit the brakes 
without a pull in the steering wheel is in the rear.
If you can't find anything wrong swap tires left to right to test but don't 
leave them there since it isn't a good idea to reverse the direction of 
radials.
Joel

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org 
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bill H.
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 11:47 PM
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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