[Shotimes] 98 Contour brakes??

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I assume you bled the brakes?


Al Fitz
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shaun & Meggen Livermore" <smlivermore@wi.rr.com>
To: "Shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 1:13 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] 98 Contour brakes??


> Hey guys,
>
> I know it's not a SHO but you guys haven't let me down before, so I'm
> going to ask you.  I have a 98 Contour, which has an unusual braking
> problem.  About a year ago I changed the front pads and rotors and
> everything was fine.  Then about two months later I changed the rear
> shoes and afterwards noticed the car would pull slightly to the left
> when you would brake.  Since then I've tried everything to think of to
> fix the problem.  I readjusted both rear brakes, but that didn't help.
> Also when you use the parking brake to slow down it doesn't pull, so I
> figured it wasn't the rear.  I've replaced the tie rod ends on both
> sides, the wheel bearing and lower control arm on the right ( seemed a
> little worn), and lubricated the hell out of both to ensure they weren't
> sticking.  Now today I thought I'd try replacing the rotors and pads
> AGAIN in the front and the damn thing still pulls to the left.  It only
> pulls when you brake; the harder you brake the harder it pulls.  I also
> inspected the calipers and they appeared to be ok.  I even sanded off
> the rust that was on the out side and checked inside the boot.  Seemed
> ok, nice and shiny (no rust).  I also noticed quiet a bit of grease all
> over the Right side wheel hub.  Not sure where it is coming from, all
> the boots check out.  The left side rotor did look like it had extra
> wear on the backside though (like it was digging in really hard).  What
> the hell could be wrong with this thing?  Please help!
>
> Thanks a lot,
> Shaun
> 91 SHO +
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