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Old 09-07-2004, 12:36 PM
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Ok, like a lot of other C3 owners I have a brake question. I have put calipers and rotorts on the front of my 71 vette. I have bled the brakes so I know my problem is not air in the lines. The car is quite significantly pulling to the left when I stop. I did use the old brake pads which I suspect is a no-no. Could that be the problem or do I have a problem with the caliper piston being stuck or seized in the bore? I bought the rebuilt calipers from VB&P.
Old 09-07-2004, 12:43 PM
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I would use new pads. Replace the brake hoses if you didn't,replace the copper washers to the front calipers,and be sure the calipers aren't leaking. Bleed the complete systen and test.
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Check bearings and left front suspension parts. The pull to the left may not necessarily be brake related.
Old 09-07-2004, 03:30 PM
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my 78 was doing the same exact thing, tried 2new calipers, bled them, tried new hoses, finally replaced the hard line and pads at the same time and fixed the problem... not sure if it was pads or the hard line

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