Re: [Amc-list] Dang left-braking car, anyway

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

I'd just try backing it up and stopping a few more times and see if it 
goes away during normal type stops since it sounds like the adjustment 
is pretty close. I wouldn't worry about a slight amount of pulling under 
a panic stop. If it still isn't as good as you'd like, drive it some 
more (a few hundred miles, make sure to stop completely every time you 
back up) and see if it gets better.

Matt

On 4/22/2008 7:21 PM, Bruce Griffis spouted this sage advice:
> I think I'm going to smack myself. Backed it up, came to a FULL stop,
> doing a little better. Drove it around the neighborhood while kids
> were at school. Took my hands off the steering wheel and braked while
> the car was in gear. Steering wheel did not pull. Did it again while
> the car was coasting. Stayed nice and straight. Did it again and it
> pulled a bit to the left. Must be something stupid (like pop the drums
> off, hit them with brake cleaner spray and wipe them down).
> 
> Anyway - I'll figure it out.
> 
>>  You need to bring the car to a complete stop for the self adjusters to
>>  do their thing properly. If they're way out of whack, you may hear some
>>  ratcheting or spring popping type noises on the first few stops. As far
>>  as loose steering parts contributing to the pulling, it's possible but
>>  the front suspension is a disaster on my 68 and it stops nice and straight.
>>
>>  Matt
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