>The pulsing pedal is more than likley due to the drums and shoes needing >replacement--- > >Its usually a good idea to do both ends, at once--- > >I had the same problem with my 85---did the front end, and didn't do the >rears right away---I couldn't figure out why I still had the pulsating An excellent way to tell if your rear is warped is to pull up on the hand brake at a higher speed. If this results in pulsating vibrations coming from the back of the vehicle, you've got a warped rear. I mean rear drums, warped rear drums.
Chris S. '85 Westy "Look Mister, you bought a camel. Don't expect it to prance like a stallion."
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