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Re: [T3] Brake problems


On 7 Jun 99, at 19:36, Aaron Kunkle wrote:

>   Since I changed wheels this weekend, my '72 squareback pulls to the
> right slightly with every wheel revolution and even more so when I
> brake.  It seems to go away with increased speed, but I'm not sure.
> When I was changing my wheels  I noticed that the right front brake was
> rubbing the disc every revolution but it didnt seem like anything to
> wory about.  I didn't look at the drivers side disc to see if  it did
> anything similar. 

This is not a brake problem.

I suspect that there is something wrong with one of your front tires. 
Jack up the front end and lay your head on the ground in front of 
each tire in turn while you spin the tire. Watch the tread area of 
the tires. You may find one tire which "squirms" as it comes by. If 
so, this tire is shot; it has suffered a separation between different 
layers of the plies.

It is also possible, but unlikely, that the tire is not properly 
mounted. Spin the tires again while you watch them from both inside 
and outside near the bead area. Make sure that each bead is seated 
evenly all the way around. Check all 4 beads.

Jim 
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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