Valtra
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 posted on 11/5/09 at 12:37 AM |
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brakes pull to the right
My brakes are pulling to the right . The two fronts are on one circuit the rear (live axle) are on the other .
I've re- bled the left front but it hasn't improved are there any other factors I should consider ?
"If it looks like it works and it feels like it works, then it works"
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 01:41 AM |
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I'll put my money on a sticky or seized caliper (probably front), particularly if they are cast iron ones.
If so, they need to be taken off and inspected for signs of damaged seals and/or corrosion between the pistons and caliper. Then either new ones or a
rebuild depending on how bad it is!
Worth noting that it'll generally pull to the side that is working more effectively.
[Edited on 11/5/09 by andylancaster3000]
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clairetoo
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 05:47 AM |
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It'l be a sticking caliper - I had the same , and left too long (when I did get round to sorting it , I had 1 pad 1mm thick while the other was
10mm  )
I had to strip , clean , and replace the piston seals to cure it - then the other side did the same 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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02GF74
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 11:05 AM |
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thirded - sticking piston. I had one that cuased a bit of drag - passed SVA ike that - bdidn't pull.
Had to replace seals, piston and give it a good cleaning.
Did the other side as then that was dragging more than the good side, not much but more.
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Valtra
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 04:08 PM |
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Thanks . sounds fairly conclusive I did re furb my calipers with new seals etc but that was many years ago . sitting around in the mean time has
probably allowed a bit of corrosion in . I'll have to whip one off (left ) and check or just keep an eye out for some new ones on Ebay or in
the classifieds here ..Cheers
"If it looks like it works and it feels like it works, then it works"
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