shk@link.UUCP (Steven H. Krapes) (01/29/85)
I have a real winner braking problem with my 80 280ZX.
When I am going down a flat road and apply the brakes, everything
seems fine (the car slows down in a straight line). But when the
road is crowned (the edges of the road slope down from the middle)
and I apply the brakes, the steering wheel turns (by itself) about
30 degrees towards the direction of the slope. Here in New Joisy,
there are a lot of crowned roads, so this is becoming a real habit.
The current servicing I have done includes: new brake seals
(all 4), new brake pads (all 4), new brake fluid, and all 4 rotors
have been cut. I used "genuine" Datsun seals and pads.
I have taken this problem to two places (Datsun, C&D in Red Bank)
but they can't find anything wrong. The front tires are balanced
and don't show any sign on mis-alignment. If anyone has any
suggestions I would appreciate your reply. I am getting desperate.
(Otherwise, the rest of the car is great).
- Steve Krapes
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