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> Front Brake Issue, 914 Pulls right when stopping
PDXBob
post Mar 4 2023, 07:14 PM
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Hi All,
I just finished putting on rebuilt rear brake calipers done by PMB. Also, new braided steel brake lines and set of new Textar pads on all 4 wheels (1975 914). I took it out to do the “bedding” break-in process and I noticed it was pulling to the right.

So, (after doing cool down slow driving)when I got home I checked temperature of rotors. Both back rotors were about 125 degrees. However front right was about 240 degrees. BUT front left was only about 85 degrees. To a novice like me seems like front left is not working.

Any suggestions on diagnostic procedures or what to check out.
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I run the hose all the way to the reservoir. That way I don't need to keep refilling the reservoir while I'm pumping. You'll need to fashion some wire to hold the end of the hose over the neck of the reservoir. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) It will take 100+ pumps on the brake pedal at each caliper. Start with the right rear. then left rear, then right front, finally left front. If re-using the old MC don't push the pedal past the point it is used to stopping at. An easy way to do this is to cut a 3" long piece of 2" PVC then cut it length wise on one side, pull it apart until it will slip over the brake pedal. This will keep you from pumping the pedal too far. If you installed a new MC bleed it before you do any thing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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PDXBob   Front Brake Issue   Mar 4 2023, 07:14 PM
bkrantz   I would jack up the front and have an assistant gr...   Mar 4 2023, 09:20 PM
ndfrigi   When you bled the left front, does it push brake f...   Mar 4 2023, 09:22 PM
PDXBob   Good suggestions about bleeding again and spinning...   Mar 4 2023, 11:15 PM
Krieger   Recheck the venting clearance again on your rear c...   Mar 4 2023, 11:36 PM
PatMc   Make sure you're bleeding from the uppermost b...   Mar 6 2023, 07:50 AM
Eric_Shea   Hey Bob, Are the soft lines new? If not then I w...   Mar 6 2023, 09:15 AM
PDXBob   Hey Bob, Are the soft lines new? If not then I ...   Mar 7 2023, 04:40 PM
Eric_Shea   [quote name='Eric_Shea' post='3062899' date='Mar ...   Mar 8 2023, 01:33 PM
technicalninja   Rear brakes are damn hard to get hot enough to ...   Mar 8 2023, 12:34 AM
Cairo94507   @Eric_Shea - Holly molly- 10 year unconditional w...   Mar 8 2023, 05:11 PM
Eric_Shea   Thank you Amigo!   Mar 8 2023, 06:57 PM
PDXBob   So, after performing several of the tests listed a...   Mar 22 2023, 03:28 PM
930cabman   So, after performing several of the tests listed ...   Mar 23 2023, 05:53 AM
PDXBob   So, an update: Had my front calipers just rebuilt ...   Apr 4 2023, 09:36 PM
rjames   So, an update: Had my front calipers just rebuilt...   Apr 5 2023, 05:00 AM
PDXBob   [quote name='PDXBob' post='3069725' date='Apr 4 2...   Apr 5 2023, 02:08 PM
technicalninja   The rear adjustment can be difficult to gauge. Jus...   Apr 4 2023, 09:49 PM
emerygt350   The rear adjustment can be difficult to gauge. Ju...   Apr 6 2023, 04:21 PM
Olympic 914   Just ran through this myself. Adjusted rear brak...   Apr 5 2023, 07:02 AM
Superhawk996   Raise the rear of the car to help move air through...   Apr 5 2023, 07:31 AM
brubou   I would start at the beginning of the system. Thro...   Apr 5 2023, 10:03 AM
rhodyguy   Long hose=speed bleeders in the top caliper bleede...   Apr 5 2023, 02:27 PM
PDXBob   Long hose=speed bleeders in the top caliper bleed...   Apr 5 2023, 04:01 PM
brubou   Correct, there is a one way valve mechanism in the...   Apr 5 2023, 04:14 PM
rjames   When I had my brakes refurbished they came with re...   Apr 5 2023, 04:23 PM
rhodyguy   You will see the bubbles traveling thru the tube w...   Apr 5 2023, 04:25 PM
76-914   I run the hose all the way to the reservoir. That ...   Apr 5 2023, 05:51 PM
rhodyguy   Return to reservoir….I’m going to get new long...   Apr 5 2023, 05:57 PM
emerygt350   Interesting. How do you seal the line at the blee...   Apr 5 2023, 06:31 PM
rhodyguy   You get tubing that’s a snug fit. The fluid is n...   Apr 5 2023, 08:11 PM
emerygt350   I figured if you are running it all the way back i...   Apr 6 2023, 06:09 AM
rjames   I figured if you are running it all the way back ...   Apr 6 2023, 12:51 PM
PDXBob   I’m going to try the long hose bleeding method s...   Apr 6 2023, 06:17 PM
emerygt350   I am not there yet. I have been bleeding crappy o...   Apr 6 2023, 07:08 PM


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