Date:         Sun, 26 May 2013 18:42:56 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
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Hi all.

The pull only happens when braking hard (nose dive hard) at highway speeds.

Howard: I don't have a great space to work in right now hence the trip
to the shop. Regardless, I may be able to check two wheels at a time.
Maybe even make a video of each set. (I don't have a reliable helper I
trust)

The parts in question have relatively low miles and are only a few
years old so there shouldn't be any corrosion, split boots etc.
But.....

Making assumptions isn't a good idea!  Still. If it's caliper-hose
replacement time, a big brake kit, or later style Vanagon brakes make
a lot of sense. These old style Girling-Teves calipers must be pretty
long in the tooth.

I've been charged very little for these inspections.

The pull is not drastic. With hands on the wheel, it's not that
noticeable and is easy to control. However. The cause of this pull
should be found.

As a side note, I'm really beginning to see that I need a proper space
to do my Vanagon work in is almost a pre requisite to Vanagon
ownership!       ;)

Neil.





On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:


> I've seen brake hoses swell on the inside and act as a one way valve.  Your
> problem sounds like a bad caliper though.  Heat is causing it to tighten and
> possibly bind in the bore.  As you lighten up on the pedal the good one
> releases and the bad one doesn't.
>
> Replace them both along with the hoses if you haven't done that already.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil n
> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:22 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE



> so don't see how this would cause a pull while braking HARD at ~ 50
> MPH +



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