I agree with David. That is the first thing that ocurred to me...you are
kinking a hose..
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Homstad" <Dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 58 Belvedere weirdness
> 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
>
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