Brakes still pulling right

Could be loose, worn steering components or bearings.
Also, do you think the disc could have cooled by 20 degrees by time you walked to the other side of the car?
You could measure the other way around the car to confirm.

 

My last post reply to this thread went wacko (sorry if it got through).

Michael, I meant to say did you ever rebuild your left side calipers? Perhaps a piston is sticking. Also, double check you brakes for bleeding. Re-bleed them ALL starting with the rears first. I just did mine after replacing the left hoses using a vacuum pump system, then touched them up with my son doing the "old fasion" pedal pump/crack the bleeder valve method. Everything is near perfect (just a hint of right pull that goes away immediately)

Bob R.

 

There was a thread about this subject about a year ago. The general consensus then was that one of the calipers was hanging up. In general, I would do a complete brake job on the car if I were you. Then if it still pulls to the right, you have some other problem, but you know beyond a doubt that the brakes are top notch and you don't have to worry about them.

Bob Wassam

 

Check the brake pads where the metal "ears" ride in the caliper. Sometimes there is a rough spot or metal burr that causes them to not float as designed. Just tank a metal file and lightly file on that surface to make it smoother. Don't file very much as the fit can become "sloppy".

 

Did you check your steering rack bushing on the passenger side? I also would guess worn steering rack bushing or suspension bushings.

Gianluca

 

Michael,

Since this was before you did the lines, you know it isn't the flex lines. Still could be a blockage in the hard lines though. I don't think 20 degree diff is anything to worry about. What are the actual temps and what is the %diff? When it pulls, is there a tug in the steering wheel? If there is it would probably, be uneven front braking, if it is more gradual, then it would probably be from the rear.

BTW, I know a good and trustworthy brake shop here in Vta.

Henry

 

Sorry if this answer is WAYYY off, but... I had a new car that would pull just before coming to a complete stop. It was due to the front alignment being set too aggressively & the tires would catch any inconsistency/trimlining in the road. I cannot remember if it favored one side or not, though. Any problems with tire wear or alignment noticed?

 

Strongly suspect that one or more of the caliper pistons are hanging/frozen. Common problem on older Ferraris even if the fluid is flushed yearly.

 

The rotors should not have a 20 degree difference in temperature. Since you have already replaced the pads and hoses, the only thing left is to rebuild the calipers. This is the cause of your pull.

Brian B.

 

Michael,

Don't do what I just did on the front rebuild kits (from Nick Forza in WA). I spent $154 for fronts and rears. If you still need to buy them, check out Performance Products in the SF Valley at 8000 Haskell Ave. Van Nuys 1-800-423-3173 - www.automotion.com. Their Porsche 914/6 kit should work to your fronts (#903131 - $13.95 each side). Rears are NLA from them so you may need to do the Nick Forza thing for those. Check some old FC threads to confirm all this.

Also check out their 914 rear brake caliper plugs #904635 (a bit pricey at $10.95 ea.) But their more stout that the original small allen head caps - perfect for accessing the rear e brakes/pads clearance adjustment. Though one side cap is totally jacked up, I'm keeping the originals for the next owner.

I just received my rear ebrake seals from Superperformance in the UK. They look correct ($40 both sides). I I'm getting my brake hoses from them too ($60 for all 4).