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Re: Front end alignment

To: cole.harvey@baesystems.com, alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Front end alignment
From: JACranwell@aol.com
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:53:32 EDT
Cole,

Alignment (toe-in or toe-out) would cause excess tyre wear, but not pulling 
to one side under braking.

Your problem will be, in order of probability, either:

1. Seized front calliper, due to corrosion of a piston. This causes bias to 
one side as the piston does not move as required in its cylinder, on the 
ineffective side.

2. Brake hose to calliper blocked. This is due to deterioration of the inside 
of the brake hose. After 40 years or so, it's a good idea to replace these. 
I'd recommend braided type hoses, available from most Brit car suppliers.

3. Seized rear drum. This is the most unlikely, if the pulling to one side is 
that obvious.

Good luck,


Julian - Series III.

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