Break problem

[edwards54 15]

Hello to all:

 

I have a 1969 fastback with 4 wheel drums. I rebuilt them last year and have a problem with the response I get from them. Sometimes when I push hard on the brake the car (front end, wheel) jerks to the drivers side. I will take them apart this weekend but does anyone have any guesses to what wrong? What could possibly cause this problem?

 

Thanks

 

Bob

[LoneWolf2U 136]

Without a complete inspection and adjustment being done first,I could think of at least 20 differant things that it could be. :001_unsure:

[Lemon Owner 11]

As machrider said could be many things. However with drum brake fronts it is very important that they are adjusted correctly. So I would probably start there.

[SELLERSRODSHOP 13]

ah, the old "drum brake shuffle"... check adjustment first then move to the wheel cylinders next.

[MikeStang 247]

Had the same problem with my first 68 mustang, this thing would put you in the ditch,

I tried adjusting brakes countless times, new hardware and shoes, wheel cyls, master cyl, etc...

I would go for the prop valve or dist block ...May have a crack in a line or a leak also

Mike

[MikeStang 247]

Get you a brake pressure guage, that will help you pin point it also

[stangnet33 88]

I would start with the spelling of "break" first and change it to brake :w00t: Just ribbing ya. Yes check the measurement of the drums and the condition of the wheel cylinders (one seized/sticking) Any fluid or contaminants in the drums ?

[Mike65 476]

Back in the mid 70's when I starting driving my first 2 Mustangs were 4 wheel drum brakes & what you are describing sounds like the drivers side brake is adjusted tighter the the passengers side.