hi anyone know why my front breaks would be hanging on first thing in the morning,when i arrive at work 15mins drive on the flat..(not much breaking) one side is smoking other other hot????? me havin bad time with this beasty at the mo, any help would be valued greatly.
mitsi delica 95 2.8 turbo
- Thread starter giffo
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Binding brakes can be due to a few different scenarios:
1) The pads may need to be taken out and cleaned up
2) The piston in the caliper may be sticking due to water ingress through a split seal
3) The flexible brake pipe leading to the caliper may be collapsing internally and acting as a valve.
So, for 1) dead easy to do - clean everything up with a wire brush and apply grease to any sliding surfaces.
2) Fit an exchange caliper as separate seals are usually hard to come by.
3) If the flexy pipe is failing, its often difficult to bleed the caliper as the pipe prevents fluid from coming through.
John
1) The pads may need to be taken out and cleaned up
2) The piston in the caliper may be sticking due to water ingress through a split seal
3) The flexible brake pipe leading to the caliper may be collapsing internally and acting as a valve.
So, for 1) dead easy to do - clean everything up with a wire brush and apply grease to any sliding surfaces.
2) Fit an exchange caliper as separate seals are usually hard to come by.
3) If the flexy pipe is failing, its often difficult to bleed the caliper as the pipe prevents fluid from coming through.
John