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eamims · 12-18-2004, 08:07 PM

My '77 C-10 350 has started a little problem. When I'm driving it and apply the brakes, the steering wheel turns right several degrees. It only moves a certain amount and doesn't continue to rotate, and it doesn't seem to make the truck turn any...at least not any noticeable amount. I've got disc brake up front, drum in back, and power steering.

The steering has always had a little play in it (I can drive like they do in movies and the truck still goes straight...), but this problem just came up now.

any ideas?

piecesparts · 12-18-2004, 08:44 PM

The front brake hose on the left side is probably deteriorated to the point that the left front brake is NOT applying as much as the right front brake. (common problem) Change out the brake hoses and see if the problem goes away. If you still have it, then look at the brake pistons on the front calipers. The one on the left could be frozen and not applying the brake pads as much as it needs to.

TrainD5115 · 12-18-2004, 09:43 PM

If you have "play" in your steering you might want to check out your steering components. A sloppy center drag link can cause this.

MylilBowTie · 12-19-2004, 06:14 AM

How can you determine if the center link is bad really? I have the same problem, I have a bad idler arm and it seems to pull to the right when braking. I have a full rebuild kit for the front end parts and all the front brake system from the proportion valve out. I still have to get all the stuff installed. I was kind of needing a friends help (experience) and some tools to do the job. But he has been ill and not been able to do very much. I need the idler arm installed but bought the rest do to mileage and more than likely they are all factory parts still.

I would also check the rear brakes, uneven wear - wheel cylinders and things like that.

chrismoore701 · 12-20-2004, 02:42 PM

not sure about power steering but on my dads vette without power there is a screw on the side of the steering box that you can use to tighten the steering, also there is a rubber washer in the steering shaft, like a shock obsorber that was wore out. check these things if possible, like I said these were on items with out power steering, hope this helps

Chris

12-18-2004, 08:07 PM	#1
eamims Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 27	The ghost in the steering wheel My '77 C-10 350 has started a little problem. When I'm driving it and apply the brakes, the steering wheel turns right several degrees. It only moves a certain amount and doesn't continue to rotate, and it doesn't seem to make the truck turn any...at least not any noticeable amount. I've got disc brake up front, drum in back, and power steering. The steering has always had a little play in it (I can drive like they do in movies and the truck still goes straight...), but this problem just came up now. any ideas?

12-18-2004, 09:43 PM	#3
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	If you have "play" in your steering you might want to check out your steering components. A sloppy center drag link can cause this. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

12-19-2004, 06:14 AM	#4
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	How can you determine if the center link is bad really? I have the same problem, I have a bad idler arm and it seems to pull to the right when braking. I have a full rebuild kit for the front end parts and all the front brake system from the proportion valve out. I still have to get all the stuff installed. I was kind of needing a friends help (experience) and some tools to do the job. But he has been ill and not been able to do very much. I need the idler arm installed but bought the rest do to mileage and more than likely they are all factory parts still. I would also check the rear brakes, uneven wear - wheel cylinders and things like that. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

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12-18-2004, 08:44 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	The front brake hose on the left side is probably deteriorated to the point that the left front brake is NOT applying as much as the right front brake. (common problem) Change out the brake hoses and see if the problem goes away. If you still have it, then look at the brake pistons on the front calipers. The one on the left could be frozen and not applying the brake pads as much as it needs to.

12-20-2004, 02:42 PM	#5
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,319	not sure about power steering but on my dads vette without power there is a screw on the side of the steering box that you can use to tighten the steering, also there is a rubber washer in the steering shaft, like a shock obsorber that was wore out. check these things if possible, like I said these were on items with out power steering, hope this helps Chris



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