I've only driven the 86 MCSS 300 miles before tearing it apart during the winter. From what I recall the brakes were 'ok' during hard stops.
What I've done since:
-install 3 Russell flex lines
-bleed and renew brake fluid
-service front brakes
-check rear shoes
-presently parking brake cables are loose
-right front inner pad has no backing shims due to them being damaged during past repair
-left front inner pad has 2 shims(anti noise may be another name?)
PROBLEM OBSERVED:
-during hard stop it pulls to the left
-slight tug to the left felt in the steering wheel during stop
REPAIR ATTEMPT:
Rebleed brakes (the rear were bled 6 pumps, My Son said the pedal felt firm and fluid came out freely from the bleeders)
-check front pads for seating correctly, cleaned disk and pads, adj wheel brgs.
TODAY'S TEST:
-pull to the left remains under moderate stop
-under emergency stop 1) drifts to the left and left rear locks
-pedal feels solid - no sponginess
QUESTIONS:
Would the lack of brake at the right rear cause the steering wheel to pull to the left? I assumed the tug to the left would be caused by the front brakes.
-did we bleed enough of the rear brake lines?
THE PLAN:
-raise wheels off ground and apply light brake pressure and observe if any wheels turn free
-bleed brakes paying the rear system extra attention
What I've done since:
-install 3 Russell flex lines
-bleed and renew brake fluid
-service front brakes
-check rear shoes
-presently parking brake cables are loose
-right front inner pad has no backing shims due to them being damaged during past repair
-left front inner pad has 2 shims(anti noise may be another name?)
PROBLEM OBSERVED:
-during hard stop it pulls to the left
-slight tug to the left felt in the steering wheel during stop
REPAIR ATTEMPT:
Rebleed brakes (the rear were bled 6 pumps, My Son said the pedal felt firm and fluid came out freely from the bleeders)
-check front pads for seating correctly, cleaned disk and pads, adj wheel brgs.
TODAY'S TEST:
-pull to the left remains under moderate stop
-under emergency stop 1) drifts to the left and left rear locks
-pedal feels solid - no sponginess
QUESTIONS:
Would the lack of brake at the right rear cause the steering wheel to pull to the left? I assumed the tug to the left would be caused by the front brakes.
-did we bleed enough of the rear brake lines?
THE PLAN:
-raise wheels off ground and apply light brake pressure and observe if any wheels turn free
-bleed brakes paying the rear system extra attention
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