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70' GMC · 03-30-2008, 10:35 PM

When no one is around, and the joker went to the right

. Is it brakes or does it need to be lined up.

Please let me know

***Josh*** · 03-30-2008, 10:51 PM

Most likely you need to adjust your brakes. A pull upon braking is usually caused by the drums not adjusted equally. If it was an alignment issue it would show up anytime you are driving.

Josh

chipflyer · 03-30-2008, 11:33 PM

Also real common to have the front brake hose's collapse internally and be completely plugged. Check the left front brake hose.

Good luck.

Jeff

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-30-2008, 11:37 PM

I'd pull the drums and look for a cylinder leak or other contamination on the shoes.Look for a glazed drum,heat damage,flakey crumbling shoes etc. But get it fixed. It may just seem like an annoyance now but in an emergency stop you will want a straight stop without spinning!

ChevLoRay · 03-31-2008, 01:09 AM

A leaking grease seal can make a brake grab, but if it ain't grabbing, just pulling, it is probably adjustment time. If a drum has been turned too much, it will pull to that side. If the drums are not turned equally, like both fronts the same and both rears the same, it may pull. Basically, the larger diameter drum will find that it will pull because of the different diameters.

**VetteVet** · 03-31-2008, 01:13 AM

Here's a great site for brake problems and the fixes. I thought it was worth posting.
http://www.classicperform.com/TechBo...oubleshoot.htm

No3Fan4Ever · 03-31-2008, 03:17 AM

Oldtimers trick from years ago.................go real fast in reverse and jump on the brakes will adjust the brakes.........or at least that was what I was told

**Green Machine** · 03-31-2008, 06:03 AM

Sticky or stuck wheel cylinder, maybe on just one side of the cylinder. That what was wrong when we had the same problem. And the cylinders and whole brake job was only 2 years old.

70' GMC · 03-31-2008, 06:38 AM

Thanks for all the help.

brad_man_72 · 03-31-2008, 06:41 AM

i mashed my brakes once to check the brakes out, then i got to pull over immediatly , remove the wheel, removed center section of drum, then the outer part of the drum. lucky i wasnt trying to avoid hitting anything. always a good idea to carefully inspect 40 year old parts that your life depends on.

**El Jay** · 03-31-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad_man_72

i mashed my brakes once to check the brakes out, then i got to pull over immediatly , remove the wheel, removed center section of drum, then the outer part of the drum. lucky i wasnt trying to avoid hitting anything. always a good idea to carefully inspect 40 year old parts that your life depends on.

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03-30-2008, 10:35 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... When no one is around, and the joker went to the right . Is it brakes or does it need to be lined up. *Please let me know* __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

03-30-2008, 10:51 PM	#2
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,506	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... Most likely you need to adjust your brakes. A pull upon braking is usually caused by the drums not adjusted equally. If it was an alignment issue it would show up anytime you are driving. Josh __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

03-30-2008, 11:33 PM	#3
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... Also real common to have the front brake hose's collapse internally and be completely plugged. Check the left front brake hose. Good luck. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

03-30-2008, 11:37 PM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,859	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... I'd pull the drums and look for a cylinder leak or other contamination on the shoes.Look for a glazed drum,heat damage,flakey crumbling shoes etc. But get it fixed. It may just seem like an annoyance now but in an emergency stop you will want a straight stop without spinning! __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

03-31-2008, 01:09 AM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... A leaking grease seal can make a brake grab, but if it ain't grabbing, just pulling, it is probably adjustment time. If a drum has been turned too much, it will pull to that side. If the drums are not turned equally, like both fronts the same and both rears the same, it may pull. Basically, the larger diameter drum will find that it will pull because of the different diameters. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-31-2008, 01:13 AM	#6
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,705	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... Here's a great site for brake problems and the fixes. I thought it was worth posting. http://www.classicperform.com/TechBo...oubleshoot.htm __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. Last edited by VetteVet; 03-31-2008 at 01:13 AM.

03-31-2008, 03:17 AM	#7
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... Oldtimers trick from years ago.................go real fast in reverse and jump on the brakes will adjust the brakes.........or at least that was what I was told __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

03-31-2008, 06:03 AM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... Sticky or stuck wheel cylinder, maybe on just one side of the cylinder. That what was wrong when we had the same problem. And the cylinders and whole brake job was only 2 years old. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-31-2008, 06:38 AM	#9
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... Thanks for all the help. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

03-31-2008, 06:41 AM	#10
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: I mashed the brake to check my brakes out... i mashed my brakes once to check the brakes out, then i got to pull over immediatly , remove the wheel, removed center section of drum, then the outer part of the drum. lucky i wasnt trying to avoid hitting anything. always a good idea to carefully inspect 40 year old parts that your life depends on. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,



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