52 brake pulls hard right and squeals

[tonydennisadw]

right side new w cyl good stream from hose when bled squeal and pulls r then quits for a while any help app just opened em up again everything ive read says front shoe is shorter unless this is an exception for ford 52 customline both shoes are same size long ones is this an exception for the 52 being an old man here and not too good to work on em how will i also tell if shoes are installed wrong.........dennis

[Newc]

You'll have to open it up. My'53 had return springs break-just too old. Also assembled wrong by previous owner. Newc

[Kurt in NJ]

Did the old wheel cylinder leak on the brake linings?,

[Mujiir]

Brake fluid on shoes? Just a guess...

[tonydennisadw]

not sure on that one one would not believe how loud the noise is screech and hard pull thanks

[tonydennisadw]

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ok gonna open it monday

[rich b]

Usually a hard pull to one side is the result of the other side not working.

A mix-up of the primary and secondary shoes when the wheel cylinder was changed can also alter braking action.

An inspection of both sides is warranted.

[5851a]

^^^ what he said.

[Flathead Fever]

You'll find it when you pull it apart. If it wasn't doing it before the shoes probably are not on backwards. A broken spring would cause the loud squeal but it usually doesn't cause it to pull to one side. They break after about 10-years of service, at least they did on the phone company vehicles. If you're doing a brake job buy new ones. Pulling or locking up the wheel is usually from the lining getting fluid on it. It's like a glass sitting on water on a table when you try to release it It wants to stick to the table. Even soaking them acetone is a temporary fix. That fluid gets deep into the lining and then the heat brings it to the surface again. Maybe you have a little fluid on them and without the spring to pull the shoes away from the drum they are sticking to it. The other thing is to jack of both front wheels and see if the brakes are locking up both sides. Maybe the wheel cylinder is frozen on the opposite side. Do not stretch those springs in place with a tool that will leave a mark on them, they will break on that spot. That is why you use brake spring plyers. Replace the springs on both wheels.

[rich b]

^^ Good advise on the springs. I've seen a few break at what appeared to be vice-grip marks left by the last guy in there. If they are off an unknown age/condition, replace them on both sides. Cheap insurance.

[tonydennisadw]

looked at shoes today front both shoes are same length on right wheel front when looking at new shoes on comp it shows front side of shoe is shorter

[Bob C]

Is it possible the short shoes are on one side and the long on the other?

[tonydennisadw]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Is it possible the short shoes are on one side and the long on the other?

will find out soon as i take l side off

[Ricosan]

Tony, make sure you are measuring the actual shoe itself and not the part that the shoe is attached to.
Richard