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68 Suburban · 02-09-2004, 07:56 PM

The Ply Fury I have, had been sitting for 18 years before I got it running. It actually runs quite well. I drained all the brake fluid and put in new. There are no leaks and a firm pedal, but when I first start to drive it, it pulls to the right. After 3 or 4 stops it brakes fine. Any suggestions? Thanks

cableguy0 · 02-09-2004, 08:01 PM

check the hoses after sitting that long they should be replaced anyways its a good possibility the hose is collapsed inside or one hose is expanding and not applying equal pressure to the other

Gordo · 02-09-2004, 08:33 PM

If you haven't already, I would jack up all four corners, pull the wheels and drums and inspect. You may find a grease seal leaking just enough to get some on the shoes but not show outside the drum. You may find broken/missing/ parts, worn oversized drums, springs broken, automatic adjusters frozen etc. You also want to readjust all four brakes leaving them with equal drag on all four corners.

*rage'nrat638* · 02-09-2004, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cableguy0
check the hoses after sitting that long they should be replaced anyways its a good possibility the hose is collapsed inside or one hose is expanding and not applying equal pressure to the other

DITO ON THE HOSES

02-09-2004, 07:56 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Brakes Pulling The Ply Fury I have, had been sitting for 18 years before I got it running. It actually runs quite well. I drained all the brake fluid and put in new. There are no leaks and a firm pedal, but when I first start to drive it, it pulls to the right. After 3 or 4 stops it brakes fine. Any suggestions? Thanks __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

02-09-2004, 08:01 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	check the hoses after sitting that long they should be replaced anyways its a good possibility the hose is collapsed inside or one hose is expanding and not applying equal pressure to the other __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-09-2004, 08:33 PM	#3
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	If you haven't already, I would jack up all four corners, pull the wheels and drums and inspect. You may find a grease seal leaking just enough to get some on the shoes but not show outside the drum. You may find broken/missing/ parts, worn oversized drums, springs broken, automatic adjusters frozen etc. You also want to readjust all four brakes leaving them with equal drag on all four corners. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.



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