older Argo stalling...please help

[BrentRanger]

Thanks Plott: This site is great... I dont know anyone in my area with an Argo!

[BrentRanger]

Good point, Coosaridgerider, I hope compression is OK, Just spent $3000 on machine, $850 on new tires....

[shizzles2]

for the brakes the first question i always ask is do you have a brake fan? also as for the pulling left problem is it immediate or does it happen after a while? try checking the tyres like everyone else has said and check to see if the brake caliper has rusted or jammed on to the rotor.

[BrentRanger]

Hi Shizzles: I may have said left, it is pulling to the right and there is a fan, but I think I have to turn it on, I dont think it is automatic (there is a switch, when I pull it the fan comes on). Should the fan always be running? I just don't know. Putting eight new tires on it today... that should rule out tire issue. I will make sure they all have the same pressure. I looked under the hood (haha) and it looks like the brake pad might be seized into the rotor. How does one fix that?

[guyfox]

Having new tires is great....something you should keep in mind that I have learned from reading this forumn....it may not be the amount of pressure in each tire but the size of the tire....this means that youy should measure the tires to ensure that they are the same size around when inflated....there could be a big differnce in tire size....maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch in difference....

[Bazooo guy]

it looks like the brake pad might be seized into the rotor. How does one fix that?

First i would disconnect the brake line to the caliper and remove the caliper.
Make sure its not seized and has good pads. Clean the disc (rotor) install the caliper and bleed the line.
Brakes are important and we punish them every turn.

[shizzles2]

for the fan, i dont like to leave mine on all the time because it tends to run your battery down. however when turning alot always have it on and that should stop any overheating issues.

[BrentRanger]

Thanks so much! I appreciate good advice!

[BrentRanger]

I hope they are all the same size..... will measure them... thanks!

[BrentRanger]

Thanks... is that hard to do... never did any brake work before...