I would inspect all the brake pipes by disconnectoning the lines at both ends
and blow through it. If there is a restriction in the line, you will know it.
Also, I have seen where a wheel cylinder was not completely frozen, but would
only function a
little. Either because of pitting and the fluid bypasses the cylinder's rubber
piston seal or one of the pistons move and the other does not. I would do a
closer inspection of those cylinders. Ten years can do a lot of hidden damage.
Bob Day wrote:
> Truckers,
>
> My '53 GMC is pulling to the left, most of the time. I have taken apart both
>wheels and cleaned, lubed,
>
> and adjusted them. I blead the system. I even adjusted the wheels so the
>right one grabs a little earlier than the left one.
>
> This truck sat for 10 years,should I just order new shoes? Could I have a bad
>rubber line? (how do you test?)
>
> The backing plates are tight.
>
> The wheel cylinders are not frozen.
>
> The alignment is fine.
>
> Springs and hardware appear ok
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
>
> PS Just had my vacuum wiper motor rebuilt by a guy in NY state. Great job for
>$58. (and I always fix EVERYTHING myself, but he has the parts) Very good job.
>I will forward the info if interested.(No connection with me, just a satisfied
>customer)
>
> Bob Day
> sub53@Nantucket.net
> Picking with "Eelgrass"
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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