ideas on brake problem
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From: peterborough UK
Car: 88 T firebird
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: t5
ideas on brake problem
hi, i have a 1988 v6 discs front drums rear. under heavy footed braking the car dives alarmingly to one side, what would cause this ? its the second firebird that ive had this issue on and im fed up with it now . the steering parts are all 'tight'
thanks ant
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: ideas on brake problem
Front? Check the hoses.
JamesC
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From: peterborough UK
Car: 88 T firebird
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: t5
Re: ideas on brake problem
yeah cheers mate, i was just cruising the site and found good info in FAQ. never been in that part before LOL
ill check em out asap
ant
ill check em out asap
ant
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Re: ideas on brake problem
Yep, hoses. Replace both.
Ed
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Re: ideas on brake problem
how is ur alignment? if it pulls while normal driving it will pull more when u apply the brake. But yeah hoses or a sticky caliper will do it also. if its a hard pull, so hard that the car tries to turn sharply(if u dont fight it), try a new proportioning valve.
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