Scgreen620 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 So I have a 78 620 drive it everyday ... And nowwww when I press the brakes the truck pulls to the left every time .... My question is why does it do that ...oh and when I brake there's a little clank when I press the brakes Help thanks Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Check your front pads and calipers. 2 Quote Link to comment
Rick-rat Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Make sure the calipers are sliding freely, clean and a little lube on the pins they move on 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Well the obvious thing to do is look at the fronts. Raise the front and check that one side is not more worn that the other. If everything looks normal put the rims back on and brake lightly. Try turning the tires. Does one turn and the other not? Possibly the right caliper has seized and isn't exerting the same braking on the passenger side.. Check the rears, specially the passenger side. Look for something broken, or wetness. Lack of braking on the right side will allow the left rear to pull the truck to the left when braking. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Check your caliper bolts for tightness. I had similar problems with a 280zx back in the day, loctite is your buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Lol. So...your left caliper is working. The right is not. Remove your right caliper. Remove pads. Place a chuck of 2x4 in there and press brakes? Did it grab the 2x4? Probably did not. Caliper is frozen. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 You might also have a stone jammed in it. Quote Link to comment
Scgreen620 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Crap .. Let's just say it is frozen.. Will I be able to get them new at like Napa or something ? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah...or swap spindles with a D21 or later 720 to get the better brake calipers and discs. D21 drop spindles!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 NAPA... don't know. You have to remove it anyway so take it off and retrieve the pads. Leave the brake hose on and try compressing the piston back by using a large C clamp and small chunk of wood across it. Just 1/8" or the brake fluid will over flow the master. The pistons are on one side and the both push and pull with a large iron part that holds the pad on the opposite side. The caliper assy has to 'float' on the rotor and often rusts in place and just needs wire brushing and lithium or brake grease on the sliding parts. If you need new pads, now's the time. Be sure to pump brakes several times to extend the caliper piston before driving or the first time you stop the pedal will drop to the floor. 3 Quote Link to comment
Scgreen620 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 True .. Well it's been over a year. I think it time .. Awesome guys thanks Quote Link to comment
Rick-rat Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Napa has calipers, autozone is cheaper though. Autozone stands behind their warranty, when I screwed up 1 of my rotors when the caliper was hanging up they replaced both rotors and calipers for my truck on the rear Quote Link to comment
Scgreen620 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice .. I will into that Rick .. I'm glad your back.. Even though i never met you 1 Quote Link to comment
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