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Its been awhile since I have visited the site and played. Life got in the way. Moved to Michigan in 2018 and moved back to North Carolina this past June. Anyway...
This will be wordy so I can describe my issue.
I converted my 1969 Mustang Coupe to power disk brakes front and back.
I NEVER was happy with the set up from day one because it always pulled to the right. I bled the lines. All brand new components. I just lived with the slight pull.
I'm done living with it and have consulted with a few people here in NC.
They seem to think the lines from the Master Cylinder are not hooked up to the distribution block right or I have the wrong distribution block. I thought I had purchased all the right items.
We put her up on a lift and tested the grip on the brakes by turning the tires one at a time while pressing down on the brakes and the caliper was grabbing the rotor. When you look at the back of the rotor on the drivers side you can still see the grind marks when it was faced. Can't see them on the passenger.
I have included pictures that may help determine the prescription back to a healthy braking system. I hope someone can help. Thanks
Thanks in advance
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Chelby
Have yo checked for Front end alinement issues or possible strut rod bushings
Upper control arm movement , Shock tower stress crack
Just a thought
Cman
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Looks like you have it plumbed wrong. A Ford M/C has the front bowl to the rear brakes, and the larger rear bowl, to the front brakes.
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After looking at the ports for that combo valve, you do have it right.
What sorta caliper? Stuck piston or slide pins?
Last edited by 50vert (9/24/2020 5:49 PM)
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My initial response was that you have a sticking caliper piston. and the statement about the back of the rotor made it sure for me. What calipers do you have. K-H's, and other fixed caliper brakes, can easily stick when they get a little rusty. I'm not sure about single piston calipers. That sliding member may be sticking. Check it out.
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My first thought was a stuck caliper as well.
Is the pedal mushy? They went hand in hand for me on a DD one time.
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Need to know exact front brake system you have
On floating calipers such as the original 68-73 Mustang disc brakes, a stuck caliper piston will result in excessive wear on the inner rotor surface, with minimal or no wear on the outer rotor surface. A stuck caliper mounting bracket slide will result in excessive rotor wear on the outer rotor surface with little or no wear on the inner rotor surface.
I assume you have all brand new hoses, too, so a collapsed hose can be eliminated from possible defects.
Loose wheel bearing can cause excessive caliper travel making the opposite side grab first.
Loose suspension components can cause the car to dart when brakes applied. Bad upper control arm bushings, strut rod bushings, tie rods, maybe even idler arm.
A bad tire can also cause pull. Tried swapping rears to front?
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UPDATE
Friday Night I bought a T-Fitting to hook up the front disk brakes directly to the master cylinder and bypass the Distribution Block.
Was still pulling to the right.
It's not the distribution block.
Bought new Calipers and new stainless steel hoses for both sides.
Will install these next week.
I had bought used 98 Calipers for the front.
Here are a few pix of my current set up.
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Just a note, I rebuilt my one sticking caliper, not much to it, couldn't have been easier. I found everything internal to be in good shape (no pitting, or rust, on piston or the cylinder it fits into). Changed the 'quad-ring' on the piston, put it back together and it works fine. I mentioned this to my friend who owns a service station, he stated that the quad-ring is usually the issue.
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Are both calipers same year? 98 and earlier had smaller pistons. If you matched a 99 with a 98, I imagine it would pull towards the side with the larger pistons.
98 and earlier had raised COBRA letters In a rectangle recessed into the casting. 99 and later had raised COBRA letters on the side of the caliper.
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Interesting. I bought new calipers and hoses. I will report back on the outcome. Thanks
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