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Post by warndbqe on Apr 7, 2015 16:31:02 GMT -5
I have a 1963 Meteor S 33 that sat for a few years. It has been re activated and among other things had brakes inspected and adjusted. However, when hard braking it pulls sharp left. Slow braking is normal and equal in both front brakes.
The brake hoses and cylinders on each wheel have been replaced. The system was purged and master cylinder replaced. The under carriage appears tight. Wheels and drums look solid. Both front tires are at same pressures. Tires were then rotated side to side.
The power cylinder was removed for rebuild before the braking system was worked on. It has not been returned yet.
After all the above was done the hard braking problem still occurs. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Post by doberdawg on Apr 8, 2015 10:33:08 GMT -5
If it is 63 it should have self adjusting brakes. Put in reverse (or find a hill & point forward UP athe hillo, drive up hill put in neutral & coast backwards while pumping brake pedal n- brakes should self adjust. Otherwise take mallet & tap all around brakes & lightly on shoes to un stick any part not properly performing.
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Post by warndbqe on Apr 9, 2015 6:46:40 GMT -5
Thanks. Any other suggestions besides the things already done? I will try the reverse adjusting process again.
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Post by doberdawg on Apr 9, 2015 18:22:08 GMT -5
If you know wheather it is front or rear problem, swap cylinders & see if it pulls to the opposite direction. If so hone (or replace) wheel cylinder. Could have a piece of gunk partially blocking an orfice - blow each clean.
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Post by w2zero on Apr 11, 2015 17:37:14 GMT -5
If the car pulls to one side it is a problem in the rear. If the braking actually causes the steering wheel to turn to that side then it is the front. Other things could be in play though. Pop the hood and have someone stand next to the fender on the pulling side and watch the two upper a-arm bolts at the inside of the shock tower while you stand on the brake and try to move the car forward and back. Also check the lower suspension assembly as well in front as a badly worn bushing could also cause some serious pulling.
Another way to localize the problem is to stand on the brakes on a dirt road or pavement with sand on it. The offending wheel will be apparent from the skid marks.
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Post by warndbqe on Apr 12, 2015 18:21:19 GMT -5
Thank you w2zero and doberdawg. I will check your suggestions out on my Meteor.
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Post by ca on May 6, 2015 23:43:29 GMT -5
Like W2 says, worn front end parts on these cars will do exactly as you described... I can speak from experience with mine. Alignment issues will do the same thing.
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Post by warndbqe on May 8, 2015 22:16:15 GMT -5
Thanks to all. Problems with braking are fixed. Alignment was out on one wheel and not having the power steering cylinder installed offered no compensating control. The rebuilt cylinder came back from Auto Krafters and was installed. The old Meteor S33 has no steering issues now. I now have an issue with the fuel gauge so will start a new thread. Thanks again. I really appreciate thE assistance.
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