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Odd Braking Problem XK140

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Old 09-15-2016, 04:39 PM
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H I have a braking problem with my XK140 FHC - still with original drum brakes. When first starting out the car pulls sharply to the right on first application of the brakes, but after a few stops, it brakes normally. What could the problem be?? Any advice appreciated. Duncan
 
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Old 09-22-2016, 07:53 AM
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Looks to me some oil/grease leak at the left side, after a few stops the oil/grease is burned away, breaking normal again.
Remove the drums to check ( starting front left )

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Peter Jan
 
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