Braking issues....

[Zayzay]

I have 1985 chevy c10 1/2 ton. My issue is that when braking, my brakes pull to the right. I have bleed the system 2 or 3 times now but problem comes back after a few days. Any suggestion as to how I can fix this problem? Thank you guys and gals!

[68c10owner]

Sounds like possibly a sticky brake caliper.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Sounds like possibly a sticky brake caliper.

...on the left.

Said differently, the left caliper is not up to snuff so it goes to the right.

Things to check:

Make sure the LH hose is not collapsed internally
Make sure the LH brake pads look acceptable in terms of level of wear and flatness (not tapered)
Make sure the rotor and pads are not glazed
Make sure the LH piston is not sticking in the bore, due to corrosion or other

K

[Shugalou]

If you want to isolate the caliper.

swap them over bleed off the spindle with bleeder pointing up and install upside down if it pulls the other way you know that caliper isn't working.

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by Shugalou

If you want to isolate the caliper.

swap them over bleed off the spindle with bleeder pointing up and install upside down if it pulls the other way you know that caliper isn't working.

Or have someone gently apply the brakes as you rotate each front wheel. That will help show which caliper is doing it`s job.