why is it still pulling right??

[bighouse]

my 83' Wag has a 3" lift, I just replaced pads all the way around, also replaced front calipers. And, still, when I brake, it pulls right as if the pads are gone. Any ideas? master cylinder? regulator? worn tie rods/etc.?

thanks!

[Jeep Craze]

well, this is just a long shot but....when you hit the brakes does the truck pull to the right(just kinda feels like you move to the right? very hard to explain) or does the wheel ripp out of your hand and go to the right. If the truck pulls to the right but the wheel doesn't yank to the right then it could be caused by your rear shoes being out of adjustment or a wheel cylinder that isn't working propoerly. What would happen is that the rear shoes on the right woudl grabbing harder than on the left and that woudl cause your truck to drift to the right. Now that could be do to a stuck wheel cylinder on the left or brake fluid on the right shoes or just out of adjusted shoes in the rear.

Now if it yanks the wheel out of your hand than you know it is in the front end. Could be a bad brake hose(that is only usually the case if you have a caliper that won't release) coudl be a bad tie rod, could be a bad wheel bearing(exsessive play) or it could be a clogged line to the calipers. I know that probaly didn't answer your question however it shoudl give you (hopefully) a better starting place for your resolution. Craig

[Wood's Wagon]

It could be a difference in tire presure, i have heard of that before. Also, when a car is manufactured, it is designed to constantly pull to the right in the event that the driver falls asleep.

[bighouse]

Jeepcraze, thanks. THe wheel definitely jerks right, so its the front end. In fact today, i noticed a rubbing sound from the pass. front brake area, as if the caliper wasnt disengaging...but why would that happen if I just put on new calipers?

[Jeep Craze]

the hose could be collapsed internally. Therfore it would send fluid to the caliper when you hit the pedal(extreme high pressure) but when the pedal is released there is nothing on the caliper side to push it back(its the way its designed) so therfore it won't allow the fluid to flow back to the master cylinder. So I would have to say it sounds like a bad hose. Or a bad caliper(I know its new but....) How are the pads you just put on? if the ones on the side it pulls to are worn already then you know it is not releasing. Another weay to tell is......go drive NORMALY for about a mile and use the brakes about 3 times (not hard just normal like from 35 to a stop) then feel the front rims if the hose isn't releasing properly then that rim will be hotter than the other.

EDIT: better yet go put the front up on jack stands. then start the rig and press the pedal two times. Now w/in a few seconds(like 10) go see if you can turn the wheel. If the hose is colapsed it will take awhile(even upto 5 minutes) for the pressure to release off that caliper) which will make it hard to turn. so if it sets for a few minutes it will probally turn easy but by hitting the brake that will tell you if it the hose. If you can turn the tire as soon as you get off the brake the hose is fine

Ps- It might be easier to check it w/ two people.

[ March 27, 2003, 05:15 PM: Message edited by: Jeep Craze ]

[Jeepadilly]

Thanks...I too am having this problem...and am living vicariously on the edge of my seat!!!!!
Regards
Brian

[Max Power]

Hola,

Jack the entire front end of that sucker up and clamp (or have someone hold) the steering wheel firmly... then grab either front tire @ 10 and 2 and try to move it... if it moves, figger out of its the tie rod ends or steering box or (in my case) the pitman arm. If absolutely nothing moves, then you've gor a sticky caliper, or maybe a warped roter or possibly a gremiln. smile.gif

good luck

[Michael]

I had this same issue. I ended up plumbing my entire front end. My rubber lines had basically crumbled and clogged the aluminum lines...creating a one way valve....making the caliper stick and even lock up at times.

[The Anti-Chrysler]

Rubber hoses deteriorate and will actually hold brake pressure over time as they swell inward, giving the feeling of a stuck caliper. Replace both of your front hoses.

Make sure both rotors have been re-surfaced, and are free of any grease on the wear surface.

Make sure the caliper slides are clean and well lubricated with synthetic brake caliper lube.

Replace the caliper pins if they are badly corroded.

[bighouse]

thanks, fellas. Just for my knowledge...why would you exclude the regulator and booster from the diagnosis?

[Jeep Craze]

well the regulator will cause it to be either too much to the front or to the back. Not side to side. And the booster is just to assist in the pressing of the pedal. use's manifold vacuum to help pull the pedal down when you press it.