Caster seems to be good, but brakes are locking up and pulling to one side !
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What condition are they in and how have they been adjusted. Check to make sure everything is as it should be and they are adjusted correctly. Use the Service Bulletins.
OK, duh, I get it. I was thinking the picture was just an old picture.Last edited by Patrick; 06-15-2017, 07:23 PM.
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Patrick, I think your right on all accounts. Fred, the guy I bought my AA from, had many books above his desk. He wouldn't part with that one !! The Service Bulletin is packed with info, from my quick glance. I said I will never buy another book but, after looking at that one, I think I need just one more !! Might just as well pay a fortune for my last one !! P.S.- That is a very nice name, Patrick. Pat
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Make sure the 4 bolts mounting the backing plate are tight. If the backing plate can move a little, then as you apply the brakes the rotation will move the top of the backing plate forward, which will apply the brakes harder on that wheel. Otherwise, if everything is set up correctly, then you can back off the adjuster a click or two on the brake that locks up.
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Bring it over for a computerized wheel alignment. That should fix itYou do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Originally posted by Tom Wesenberg View PostMake sure the 4 bolts mounting the backing plate are tight. If the backing plate can move a little, then as you apply the brakes the rotation will move the top of the backing plate forward, which will apply the brakes harder on that wheel. Otherwise, if everything is set up correctly, then you can back off the adjuster a click or two on the brake that locks up.
I concur with Tom.. of course make sure your brake shoes are not dragging by adjustment on the wedge with the rod disconnected and also make sure your rod adjustment has the two front brakes evenly applied. I do like doing a 4 wheel brake adjustment where as some oppose it.
If the backing plate bolts are loose at all the backing plate will want to rotate slightly... which can also bind the operating pin from the operating shaft down to the wedge. It would be wise to remove cotters and check for tightness and look for any binding.
Larry Shepard
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