My '72 Beetle has a problem with breaking, whenever I apply break, it wants to pull to the left. Any ideas on what could be causing this. I have allready bled them and sanded off the rust on the drums and shoes.
2007-11-17 13:22:09 · 8 answers · asked by christiantrekkie 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
u need an alignment
2007-11-17 13:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mia 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tires and front don't cause the pulling under braking conditions. What causes is uneven brake application. Either one caliper has a mechanical drag, due to dirt and corrosion on the slides, or the cylinder on one side has a hydraulic problem. Brake fluid attracts moisture which, over time, causes rust and crud to build up inhibiting the operation of the master and wheel cylinders. Fluid should be flushed every two years but few people do it until the system goes south on them. The buildup can also affect the flex hoses at the wheels. In a 72 there's probably a lot of buildup. If it's a drum setup it could also be that the left side shoes are adjusted closer to the drum than the right therefore making contact sooner, either that or the wheel cylinder on the right is sluggish.
2007-11-17 21:51:06 · answer #2 · answered by mustanger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You did not say if it is a Super or not... this will have a great deal to do with the proper diagnosis of your concern... a worn H-beam control arm will cause this condition even if the brakes are perfect and adjusted properly(Standard Beetle)
On the super often the lower track arm bushings or the lower ball joints will cause and adventure in moving upon brake apply....(also be sure to back off the E-brake cable adjustment first before attempting to adjust the rear 4 adjusters... and then reset the E-brake cable adjustment...this is very important for a proper brake adjust)
2007-11-17 21:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to check the brake cylinder to make sure that they are all working properly.....you may have one that is not exerting enough or any pressure in the right side....after all the car is 35 years old and mechanical things don't last forever...
2007-11-17 21:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by tooldaddy2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure all the wheel cylinder pistons are working and all the brakes are adjusted properly and evenly.
2007-11-17 21:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by steve41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be worn tie rod ends, worn ball joints. Or sticking wheel cylinder as another said.
I was right on other ? it was aircooled you drive,lol
Good Luck
2007-11-17 21:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by hotvw1914cc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check wheel cylinder and rubber brake line on the right side.
2007-11-20 08:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by good_fatrabbit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your car pulls a direction while u brake, its a problem with balance of your tires. Before you go to some Auto-shop to balance your tires, check your air of your tires.
2007-11-17 21:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by high0ne 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋