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Subject:Re: Pulsating Break Pedal
From:Chris S
Date:Fri, 31 May 2002 14:57:02 +0000

>The pulsing pedal is more than likley due to the drums and shoes needing
>replacement---
>
>Its usually a good idea to do both ends, at once---
>
>I had the same problem with my 85---did the front end, and didn't do the
>rears right away---I couldn't figure out why I still had the pulsating

An excellent way to tell if your rear is warped is to pull up on the hand
brake at a higher speed.  If this results in pulsating vibrations coming
from the back of the vehicle, you've got a warped rear.  I mean rear drums,
warped rear drums.

Chris S.
'85 Westy
"Look Mister, you bought a camel.
Don't expect it to prance like a stallion."

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