<VV> Brakes - Question

[Ken Pepke]

The whole idea of using hydraulically actuated brakes is to equalize the pressure on the brake shoes.  Adjustment has little to do with it.  I think the most common cause is grease / oil on the brake shoe.  A surprisingly small amount on a shoe or inside the drum during assembly will make the the brake grab causing the 'off to the side' pull.  Try brake clean but if there is quite a bit it may come down to another set of shoes.

Ken P
Wyandotte, MI
Worry looks around; Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.
  
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On Aug 3, 2012, at 12:47 AM, Bill H. wrote:

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> Hi folks!  Have a question on brake adjustment.  Although all the self-adjusters in my car are in there and complete, I just don't trust that these things do a "perfect" adjustment.  Maybe I'm wrong, but my question is:  Should there be some drag on the wheel when it is spun off the ground with the stock Corvair brakes?  Does anyone know of a tool that can be used to measure drag so ensure that the resistance is equal on all four wheels?
> I've had my front end aligned, replaced both front brake hoses, checked all the shoes/drums, and it all looks peachy.  Still she veers sharply to the right when I apply the brakes.  I suspect one or more wheels has an incorrect brake adjustment.
> Thanks...Bill Hershkowitz 66 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C 
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