Brakes place nose on windshield

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  1. Cruisser

    Cruisser Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2007 Peterbilt and no matter how lightly I touch the brakes the steer tires (I can't tell if its both or just one) lock up on the front of the truck!

    This does not happen all the time....maybe 60% or so. The rest of the time they work normally. I have called several shops and they all tell me to adjust my brakes. When I do they seem to work for a bit then its back to trying to keep from smashing my nose into the windshield!!

    Any ideas and suggestions will be greatly appreciated...especially by my nose......
     
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  3. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Advice? Wear your seat belt...it'll keep your nose from hitting the windshield. :biggrin_25525:
     
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  4. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Change slack adjusters
     
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  5. Cruisser

    Cruisser Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Judge, Thats what all the shops say and it doesn't help. Any other suggestions?
     
  6. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    How much is left on your shoes. . Not sure but thin brakes could be causing cam rollover. Change your shoes.
     
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  7. Cruisser

    Cruisser Bobtail Member

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    More good advice, but unfortunately my shoes look like new. I am gonna take off the tire on one side and inspect and see if maybe something looks funny....
     
  8. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    If it's just one side it should pull hard to that side when braking. Other than that I got nothing that hasn't been mentioned
     
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  9. RSQ20

    RSQ20 Medium Load Member

    Check the brakes on the drives, and see if there is any contamination on the steers...

    .... Philip
     
  10. allan5oh

    allan5oh Road Train Member

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    I had loose wheel bearings do that to me.
     
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  11. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    If your brakes are locking up. How long do they stay engaged. If severe you will have flat spots on your tire.
     
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