Re: IML: Brakes Pulling

[nicholasadamo@xxxxxxx]

Well, if it makes you feel any better Fred, I replaced all the brake components on my 67 Chrysler 300 with the Budd discs. Used the DuraBrake rotors and Dot 4 Valvoline synthetic brake fluid.  My first drive of the car, the brakes felt good but there was a DEFINITE pull to the right when braking.

The car was still being worked on by my restoration team. I told them to check that out. They said same thing about the rotor run-out. They turned the rotors to spec and the pull was gone. I've driven about 1,000 miles since then. Now, for some reason, I'm getting a pull to the left....go figure!


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From: Eric <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 7:23 pm
Subject: IML: Brakes Pulling

As well, on a Mercedes mailing list I'm on, a few years back it was noted that a govt study showed that rotors do not necessarily need to be turned unless they are warped. There was no appreciable difference in braking ability nor in wear. 
 
For the pulling to one side, most often steering components or bushings in the suspension are at fault. If one wheel turns by hand ALOT more difficulty, maybe therein lies the trouble, but it would have to be alot of resistance. Maybe a seized caliper? Dick B. is spotlessly on the mark as a rule, hoses should be renewed periodically. 
 
Eric 
Lebanon, Oregon 
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From: "john sadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx> 
Subject: Re: IML: 69 Lebaron brakes pulling 
If you notice in the service manual that it says the rotors must not be = 
turned. Some think this is B/S & any rotor should be able to be turned. 
John  
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