1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

Brakes pulling to the right

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Southtowns27, Aug 11, 2004.

  1. Aug 11, 2004
    Southtowns27

    Southtowns27 Custom Title

    The Backhills of...
    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2003
    Messages:
    536
    Just like the subject says... They just started doing it all of a sudden the other day. I pulled all 4 drums and nothing is broken, greasy/oily, or leaking. I have the original stock setup and all parts have maybe 20,000 miles on them. The only thing I can think of is start changing left side components until the problem goes away but that's going to be expensive and time consuming. Maybe I'm missing something???
     
    Southtowns27, Aug 11, 2004
    #1
  2. Aug 11, 2004
    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

    Charlotte, NC
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    1,130
    Are those the self-adjusting brakes?

    Floor it in reverse and jam on the brakes. I've read that that is what "sets" them. May not be the case in your rig, but it's worth a shot. Other than that.... jack up the front wheels on stands. Spin each wheel by hand. Adjust the star wheel until the brake slightly drags. Do the same for the other. Then do the reverse/jam thing and then road test. HTH. :beer:
     
    Hippo393, Aug 11, 2004
    #2
  3. Aug 11, 2004
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Lexington, South...
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    4,586
    Did you check the wheel cylinders?? If they are old cylinders then chances are one of them is rusted. I had one cylinder once have once side rusted fast and the other side working fine. water like to get under the boot and cause havok
     
    DanStew, Aug 11, 2004
    #3
  4. Aug 11, 2004
    Southtowns27

    Southtowns27 Custom Title

    The Backhills of...
    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2003
    Messages:
    536
    Mine are not self adjusting, I should have mentioned that. All 4 corners are on the same circuit also. I guess I'll have to take a closer look at the left front wheel cylinder. It just seems odd to me that it would go bad so soon though. Thanks for the replies
     
    Southtowns27, Aug 11, 2004
    #4
  5. Aug 11, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    6,197
    If they're not self-adjusting then maybe that left front just needs to be snugged up.
     
    Boyink, Aug 11, 2004
    #5
  6. Aug 11, 2004
    TheBeav1955

    TheBeav1955 Member

    Wyoming, Mi
    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2004
    Messages:
    296
    Oh the joys of front drum brakes.
     
    TheBeav1955, Aug 11, 2004
    #6
  7. Aug 11, 2004
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Tantallon, Nova...
    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2003
    Messages:
    8,139
    The 9" cam adjust brakes can be "twitchy", very sensitive to being a little out of adjustment on one side, & if your steering is a little loose it gets way worse. At 20K miles you're well due for an adjustment. Personally I was never any good at adjusting them, always had at least some pull if not the full blown "Ditch Dive of Death". I was advised by an oldtimer to to get a steering stabilizer, that pretty much cured all my problems.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Aug 11, 2004
    #7
  8. Aug 11, 2004
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Apopka, Fl
    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2002
    Messages:
    12,391
    Did you check the drums closely for grooves, uneven wear, etc? How's the master cylinder? No air trapped, pedal not spongy,don't have to pump it at all? Of course as mentioned, how about adjustment?
     
    Glenn, Aug 11, 2004
    #8
  9. Aug 11, 2004
    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

    Charlotte, NC
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    1,130
    I'm getting the same symptoms, especially when brakes are wet. And I do have a steering stabilizer. If I'm easy on the brakes I hardly notice it when dry. Maybe someday I'll re-adjust those star wheels. :rofl:
     
    Hippo393, Aug 11, 2004
    #9
  10. Aug 12, 2004
    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps

    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps A Parade of One

    Brentwood, Tennessee
    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2003
    Messages:
    120
    Mine use to do the same thing. I fooled with adjusting with no real or lasting improvement. It went away when I upgraded to 11" front drums.

    I have to say that is one the best and easiest upgrade you can do on a jeep.

    You ought to consider it.
     
    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps, Aug 12, 2004
    #10
  11. Aug 12, 2004
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Portland Tn.
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    4,350
    Check the shoes for glazing........if they are glazed just lightly sand and readjust.
     
    blevisay, Aug 12, 2004
    #11
  12. Aug 12, 2004
    Southtowns27

    Southtowns27 Custom Title

    The Backhills of...
    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2003
    Messages:
    536
    Thanks for all the input. I'll try adjusting them first and go from there. The pedal is not spongy at all, so I don't think there's any air trapped. I already have a steering stabilizer, maybe it went bad. I am planning on going to 11" brakes, just need the money to do it. I just spent all my available cash on rebuilding the overdrive :(
     
    Southtowns27, Aug 12, 2004
    #12
  13. Aug 12, 2004
    TheBeav1955

    TheBeav1955 Member

    Wyoming, Mi
    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2004
    Messages:
    296
    If you can find the parts used you might try to upgrade to disc brakes that is the permanent cure for the pulling plus you get much more stopping power. I did this to my 72 can't believe the difference
     
    TheBeav1955, Aug 12, 2004
    #13
  14. Aug 12, 2004
    ljspop

    ljspop Lurking Bronco Dude

    San Diego, CA
    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2003
    Messages:
    394
    Mine pull to the right, but I'm pretty sure it's cause the drums are scored. Just another data point. :beer:
     
    ljspop, Aug 12, 2004
    #14
  15. Aug 12, 2004
    James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

    Lake Havasu City, AZ
    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2003
    Messages:
    747
    Sometimes, mine pull to the left. Sometimes, they pull to the right. Most of the time, they stop straight!

    It's a "Jeep Thing"! R)
     
    James P. Enderwies, Aug 12, 2004
    #15
  16. Aug 12, 2004
    vanguard

    vanguard

    Jim are you and Bob hanging out at the same bar? :D
     
    vanguard, Aug 12, 2004
    #16
  17. Aug 12, 2004
    James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

    Lake Havasu City, AZ
    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2003
    Messages:
    747
    Joel: I prefer MY bar! :twisted: Less scarry!!!! R)
     
    James P. Enderwies, Aug 12, 2004
    #17
  18. Aug 12, 2004
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Apopka, Fl
    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2002
    Messages:
    12,391
    :D The girls are definitely better looking at Jim's hangout. ;)
     
    Glenn, Aug 12, 2004
    #18
New Posts