[FWDLK] Shuddering brakes on 60 Saratoga

["C. Brion Kidder" <cbkidder@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Now that we've got Scott's front end figured out, I'm hoping the list can shed some light on my shakey brakey Chrysler...

 

Long story short--all new brake drums, pads, wheel cylinders, hoses, and master, but the car shudders quite a lot when stopping, and as I come closer to the stop it grabs like a car with warped disc brake rotors would. Took it back to the mechanic and had the drums turned--found one cracked (from Kanter, by the way). The pads have not been arced, but I don't know if that alone is why it shudders and grabs.

 

What to do? Can anyone recommend a shop in Southern California (Orange County) to arc my brake shoes? Should I investigate the rear axle? The entire front end and steering is new, and the car drives exceptionally smoothly up through 90mph; the only trouble is the brakes.

 

I appreciate any advice the group can offer.

 

Thanks,

Brion Kidder

60 Saratoga 4d Ht

cbkidder@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aliso Viejo, California