[Chrysler300] G brakes 'jerking' to right

["Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> Hi Brandt -
>
> Glad to hear that your G is back on the road.
>
> Regarding the brakes, you realize the if the car pulls to the right, then 
> your problem is with the LEFT brake assembly. Since brakes are probably 
> the most important system on the car, you should NOT drive the G until 
> this is resolved. Is this a problem that developed all of a sudden, or is 
> this the first time the car has been driven in a while ? Also, is the 
> vibration/shimmering coming from the front or rear ? That will point you 
> in the direction of where the problem is.
>
> Here's what I'd do:
>
> After dismounting the tire/wheel, back off the hex-head adjusters behind 
> the support plate, then pull the left drum and look for any problems 
> (broken spring, out of alignment shoe, etc.). Compare the appearance to 
> what is in the shop manual. Look at the shoes to see if they're worn down. 
> You may want to spray everything down with CRC Brake Cleaner if there's a 
> lot of 'brake dust'. Also inspect the brake hose. If it's got cracks in 
> the rubber, it may be suspect. If nothing appears to be wrong, put the 
> drum back on. Remount the tire, then set the hex-head adjusters correctly 
> as outlined in the shop manual until you hear/feel slight brake drag when 
> spinning the wheel. Take the car for a short drive and test the brakes. If 
> the problem persists, I would suspect the brake hose and replace it.
>
> Good Luck.
>
> Ron
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brandt Jimerson" <brandt300g@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 3:59 AM
> Subject: [Chrysler300] G brakes 'jerking' to right
>
>
> Hello everyone in 300sville!
>
> Has any G (or any 300 owner) ever experience your brakes not gently (more 
> normal), but rather briskly pull to one side or the other!? I have 
> properly adjusted the brakes and even put a 'scosh' of break fluid in the 
> master cylinder (reservoir) and it still does it. Even after correct 
> adjusting, when slowing down a grade a couple times from 65 to 30-35, 
> there was even significant vibration and 'shimmering'. Can my steering 
> linkage(s) be loose? Week return springs? Contamination on shoe/drum? Any 
> suggestions much appreciated and I hope all is doing well! I'll see you 
> all in Carmel!!
>
> Sincerely & 300ly, Brandt H J w/ a G.
> So. Calif.
>
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