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*Zilverado* · 07-11-2006, 10:43 PM

So lately I've noticed a slight pull to the passenger's side while driving down the road. Not braking, just regular cruising. I suspected sticking brake calliper (or similar), so I lifted the front end and checked the wheel rotation. The right side definitely drags a bit. With a similar amount of force on both sides, I get about 5 wheel rotations on the driver's side and only about 3.5 or 4 on the passenger's.

To eliminate bad bearings from the mix, I removed the callipers and tried the rotation again - both sides are smooth rolling.

So, I'm just wondering whether a slight dragging of the brake pads would actually cause a pulling on the road. I've certainly experienced it before, with brakes that were binding more seriously, but this is pretty minor.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

**N2TRUX** · 07-11-2006, 11:13 PM

Sounds like a dragging caliper to me. Try cleaning it and see if it helps..

f.monroe · 07-12-2006, 10:41 PM

I would say that the caliper or the rubber brake hose from the frame to the caliper is what you are after. I have seen several hoses collapse internally and cause the type of problem you are describing . Frank

*Zilverado* · 07-13-2006, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. I've heard of the brake hose collapse as well, but have never actually experienced it myself. I know the hoses don't look the greatest anymore and could use replacing regardless. So maybe I'll replace the hoses and clean up and lube the callipers as a start.

I'll take a closer look when we get back from our camping trip in a couple of weeks.

Thanks again.

boxrodz · 07-13-2006, 11:12 AM

I wonder if it could be that the front is out of alignment ???

*Zilverado* · 07-13-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

I wonder if it could be that the front is out of alignment ???

Obviously, I'm hoping that's not the case. That's why I'm looking at brakes first. And since it came up relatively suddenly, I don't think it's the front end.

Overcamber · 07-19-2006, 04:52 PM

mine was the right front brake hose but it only pulled violently when i applied the brakes

chevyjr73 · 07-19-2006, 07:52 PM

i had the exact same problem last week. after replacing the caliper it was in fact just the brake hose. i should have just checked the hose first. when i tool it off you could barely blow through it. the crazy thing is thr remanufactured brake caliper was only $15 but the brake hose was $30!

87 STEPPER · 07-20-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyjr73

remanufactured brake caliper was only $15 but the brake hose was $30!

Yeah for the price of a regular rubber hose's your better off buying SS braided lines.

Iv'e had them on my truck for years and you'll never have to replace them.

I just put two new calipers on my truck just befor i went on the power tour cuz i had the left front sticking.

It's not the alignment cuz you confirmed that with the wheel drag test you performed.

89 crew · 07-20-2006, 09:31 PM

Have you hooked and burbs with the right rear? broken center bolt?

85X3 · 07-22-2006, 10:55 AM

I've had the brake hose problem before too. But if it's not the brakes causing the pull, try crossing the front tires from side to side before spending money on an alignment. Especially if you aren't getting any abnormal tire-wear. I've seen alot of tire "pull" conditions on all different brands of tires. Hope this helps.

07-11-2006, 10:43 PM	#1
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Slight Pull - - Brakes??? So lately I've noticed a slight pull to the passenger's side while driving down the road. Not braking, just regular cruising. I suspected sticking brake calliper (or similar), so I lifted the front end and checked the wheel rotation. The right side definitely drags a bit. With a similar amount of force on both sides, I get about 5 wheel rotations on the driver's side and only about 3.5 or 4 on the passenger's. To eliminate bad bearings from the mix, I removed the callipers and tried the rotation again - both sides are smooth rolling. So, I'm just wondering whether a slight dragging of the brake pads would actually cause a pulling on the road. I've certainly experienced it before, with brakes that were binding more seriously, but this is pretty minor. Any thoughts? Thanks.

07-11-2006, 11:13 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? Sounds like a dragging caliper to me. Try cleaning it and see if it helps.. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-12-2006, 10:41 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? I would say that the caliper or the rubber brake hose from the frame to the caliper is what you are after. I have seen several hoses collapse internally and cause the type of problem you are describing . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

07-13-2006, 10:53 AM	#4
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? Thanks for the responses guys. I've heard of the brake hose collapse as well, but have never actually experienced it myself. I know the hoses don't look the greatest anymore and could use replacing regardless. So maybe I'll replace the hoses and clean up and lube the callipers as a start. I'll take a closer look when we get back from our camping trip in a couple of weeks. Thanks again.

07-13-2006, 11:12 AM	#5
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? I wonder if it could be that the front is out of alignment ??? __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

07-19-2006, 04:52 PM	#7
Overcamber Overcamber Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Skead ,Ontario Posts: 109	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? mine was the right front brake hose but it only pulled violently when i applied the brakes

07-19-2006, 07:52 PM	#8
chevyjr73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chesapeake,virginia Posts: 117	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? i had the exact same problem last week. after replacing the caliper it was in fact just the brake hose. i should have just checked the hose first. when i tool it off you could barely blow through it. the crazy thing is thr remanufactured brake caliper was only $15 but the brake hose was $30!

07-20-2006, 09:31 PM	#10
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? Have you hooked and burbs with the right rear? broken center bolt?

07-22-2006, 10:55 AM	#11
85X3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mid MI Posts: 67	Re: Slight Pull - - Brakes??? I've had the brake hose problem before too. But if it's not the brakes causing the pull, try crossing the front tires from side to side before spending money on an alignment. Especially if you aren't getting any abnormal tire-wear. I've seen alot of tire "pull" conditions on all different brands of tires. Hope this helps.



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