Re: Dive & Screech

Posted by d c On 2014/7/14 13:42:58

well. Blowing thru the hoses is an ok check but only a partial one. If the front end checks out and tire are not unevenly worn or inflated to different pressures, first swap the tires lf fr to rt and rt fr to left. If no change I would still replace the hoses. I agree with the previous poster about a clog. I have had a clog cause issues but I have had hoses get damaged internally and deteriorate over time so they will"balloon" under pressure and cause pull to the opposite side. I see mechanics and even these tv show guru's who pinch off hoses so as not to loose fluid. I implore everyone never to do this with a brake hose or kink one or let a backing plate+wheel cyl or a caliper hang by one. You have just damaged the hose. toss it out! Pinch a heater hose maybe but brake hoses are not just rubber, They are dual, inner lined hoses and can get compromised internally. drum systems need 650psi to 800. Disc calipers work on 800-1000 psi. Hoses will balloon. I have always kept and used the little rubber caps that come in the reman wheel cylr and masters,spun them around and capped the hard lines while servicing(they fit right over the dbl flare end). Never let an old system run dry up to the master and Never mash the pedal to the floor when bleeding an old system or you will cause issues.