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Re: Brake problem

To: alcon@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: Brake problem
From: DJoh797014@aol.com
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 14:53:39 EST
I agree with checking the shoes on the rear.  But also try
 1.  Switching the left side tire with the right.  If the pull
      reverses, you have found the problem.
 2.  Are your tie rods equal length.  If they are unequal
      you get what is called bump steer.  When going over
      a large bump and the car goes left or right when you
      come back down, you have bump steer.  Correct by
      making your tie rods equal length.  Then pull the
      steering connection to the rack spindle to center it.
      Finally pull the steering wheel to center and level it.

      When braking hard you may be transferring enough
      weight forward to give you bump steer.

Dave Johnson
      Go the snowblower running and blew the driveway out.
      Worked great until it ate the newspaper.  Confetti anyone?

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