Shamaz Majid Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Had the MOT today and despite failing, quite pleased overall. It failed on the front brakes being "unbalanced", whatever that means. It's going in next week for an investigation, but to ensure that I'm not ripped off, what could the nature of the problem be? Sticking caliper, worn pads? Any advice most welcome. Quote
KJZ32 Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 More than likely sticking caliper, the one with the lowest reading will indicate which side. Quote
hollandrob81 Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 More than likely sticking caliper, the one with the lowest reading will indicate which side. ide second that, standards are notorious for sticking! Quote
Shamaz Majid Posted May 28, 2011 Author Posted May 28, 2011 Thanks guys. Is it easily fixable and how long should it take? Quote
Guest lee dent Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Thanks guys. Is it easily fixable and how long should it take? They dont take long about 30mins aside with a cuppa in between. Just get the pads out and make sure the pistons move easily and clean up the pad retainers and any crap thats built up.Dont use too much copper grease you only need a very thin skim on the piston face and where the pads sit in the caliper..Lee:thumbup1: Quote
Shamaz Majid Posted May 28, 2011 Author Posted May 28, 2011 They dont take long about 30mins aside with a cuppa in between. Just get the pads out and make sure the pistons move easily and clean up the pad retainers and any crap thats built up.Dont use too much copper grease you only need a very thin skim on the piston face and where the pads sit in the caliper..Lee:thumbup1: Thanks mate. That's priceless! Quote
hollandrob81 Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 mine were seazed so bad that the airline cudnt shift three of the pistons :-( Quote
Shamaz Majid Posted June 4, 2011 Author Posted June 4, 2011 After the pads were replaced today, it PASSED! All is well for another year...what a relief! Quote
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