Re: [FWDLK] 58 Belvedere weirdness

[David Homstad <Dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brandie,

One possibility is that the front brake hoses are kinking shut when the
wheels are turned, not allowing the hydraulic brake pressure to release at
the wheel cylinders when the brake pedal is released. The hoses may be too
long or too short, or old and swollen nearly shut on the inside. Try to
repeat the problem and leave the wheels turned, put the car in park with
engine off, loosen the front bleeder screws for a second to release any
trapped pressure, restart the engine and engage drive without touching the
brake. You could also raise both front wheels off the ground, apply and
release the brakes with the wheels turned, and see which wheel stays locked.
But with the wheels hanging down on the suspension, the hoses may not be
kinked the same way.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

-----Original Message-----
From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Brandie Hannon
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 4:54 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] 58 Belvedere weirdness

Hi All,
I sure hope this makes sense to someone out there!
When I try to take off from a stop with the wheels turned all the way to the
left the front wheels wont roll (You can feel the back trying to push). To
get the car to move I have to put it in reverse, back up a few inches, then
slowly turn the wheels off the steering lock, then put it back in first and
try it again. Has anyone else had a problem like this?

Thanks,
Brandie
California