Troubleshooting Brake Drag / Pull When Braking

[alan.barker]

Thanks Phil,
It was about 10 years ago that i bought pistons from him.
Did anyone buy his stock to carry on with supplying pistons.
Alan

[1969Plus2]

If others are looking, RD Enterprise seems to carry the necessary supplies.

[pharriso]

Thanks Phil,
It was about 10 years ago that i bought pistons from him.
Did anyone buy his stock to carry on with supplying pistons.
Alan

I have no idea, looks like a British Jaguar parts store bought his inventory - so I doubt it.

[Spyder fan]

Show me your faulty brakes and I will take them to a clairvoyant who will read your future is the old joke.

If you suspect the pistons are sticking in the callipers then the only “sensible” thing to do is to have them refurbished or exchanged and at the same time change the discs or at least have them checked for run out, change the pads as well. This investment will last a few years and won’t be wasted.

If this doesn’t cure the problem then you should look at the track rod ends and front wishbone bushes, worn bushes and track rods will cause quite considerable pulling to one side or the other when the brakes are applied, in fact I would probably suspect this is your problem, but from this remote distance I would urge you to look at the brakes first to be safe and as already mentioned it’s a good investment.

[1969Plus2]

After getting the car up on ramps and examining the brakes, it became clear that the tie rod ends are totally shot too.

Parts arrived from RD Ent. yesterday and we are off to the races this weekend!

Will update folks as I progress.

[alan.barker]

If the Tie Rod ends are shot i'm sure the Trunnions + Top Swivel will be also.
Looks like your in for a nice little project.
Alan

[1969Plus2]

Why do I feel like “nice” is a euphemism....

Let’s get in there and see. The bushings on the sway bar and lower portion of the trunion Seem tired but fine. Let’s see!