Brakes sticking / binding, but only ever so slightly

Brakes sticking / binding, but only ever so slightly

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Howard-

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4,952 posts

202 months

Tuesday 17th September 2013
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When I come to a stop after driving, i.e. at lights, junctions, etc., I can feel the car pull itself to a complete stop, but only ever so slightly. It doesn't seem to affect fuel economy and when I jack the car up, none of the wheels appear to be binding.

I've replaced the nearside front and offside rear calipers in recent times (mk3 Mondeo, famed for its crappy rear calipers) and have made sure the others are clean and free.

Could it be that one of the remaining old calipers is just not returning fast enough after the brakes are applied?

I've got a new rear caliper on the way so will replace that (as it's only £50 for a Pagid unit from ECP) anyway, but I'm just wondering really if my reasoning is sound and/or this is quite common?

theshrew

6,008 posts

184 months

Wednesday 18th September 2013
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Sounds as simple as you have a sticking caliper somewhere