brake problem
brake problem
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tom's dad

Original Poster:

299 posts

263 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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When I brake, the fronts dont apply full pressure and if I am stopping hardish the rears lock up. I have replaced the front pads to try to overcome the problem but no change. The cylinders move in and out easily, no sign of leaks or loss of fluid. I know that it is a dual circuit.
Anyone any idea what is causing this to happen.

Brakes have been fine since a rebuild in 2010, the brake lines being replaced then. Disks look fine.

Any advise appreciated.

Cheers.

GJR

827 posts

304 months

Saturday 5th May 2012
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Do you know for sure that the fronts are not applying enough pressure or are you assuming this because the rears lock up before the fronts? Could it be a brake bias issue rather than an actual issue with the fronts brakes?

SSPPGG

2,120 posts

226 months

Sunday 6th May 2012
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there is a unit in the brake line by the diff, that effects bias to the rear. perhaps that is faulty

tom's dad

Original Poster:

299 posts

263 months

Sunday 6th May 2012
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I dont seem to be able to get the fronts to lock.
Little pedal movement and no spongy pedal, so in that respect they feel fine.

This morning I did a 3 pump bleed to each front. No air seen to be expelled, but brakes now good. Could this point to a slow internal leak in the servo?

330p4

668 posts

254 months

Sunday 6th May 2012
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Could be master cylinder seals
Ian