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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: parcelman on 20 December 2008, 13:07:50

Title: pulling to right when braking
Post by: parcelman on 20 December 2008, 13:07:50
ive just purchased a omega 2.2dti,on the way home i noticed when i braked the car pulled over to the right.the dealer has just replaced the nearside caliper,any idea why its doing this.
Title: Re: pulling to right when braking
Post by: hotel21 on 20 December 2008, 13:10:40
Check the tyre pressures to ensure the same on each side of the car, front and rear.

Dealer may have used new pads on one side only so need bedded in.  (Cheapskate and dangerous if he has.  Should be done in axle pairs)

Air not bled out the caliper properly on nearside causing innefective operation.

Dealer made a James Hunt of the job on reassembly and got copper grease all over the disc and pads....  Not good!
Title: Re: pulling to right when braking
Post by: feeutfo on 20 December 2008, 13:26:49
uneven brake/tire performence ar said or possibly  right side wishbone bushes allowing the wheel to stear right under breaking. Another thing to check when your under there.
Title: Re: pulling to right when braking
Post by: Pete Elite on 20 December 2008, 16:01:04
  You'll probably find that if it is the N/S caliper not up to full efficiency or as said badly fitted/airlock then when it does work properly then it'll pull to the left under braking :-X :(.

   If this does occur then give the D/S caliper a good service and fit a new set of pads to both :y.

                 HTH,
                       Pete :).
Title: Re: pulling to right when braking
Post by: mickfit on 24 December 2008, 20:00:04
Hi mate
          Have to agree with the admin, definatley brake related, n/s caliper not doin its job and as said can be very dangerous... :o

Hope these replys help mate

mickfit
Title: Re: pulling to right when braking
Post by: feeutfo on 24 December 2008, 20:19:44
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uneven brake/tire performence ar said or possibly  right side wishbone bushes allowing the wheel to stear right under breaking. Another thing to check when your under there.
Oh ffs, just re read this, sorry. Pass side caliper not working. Got fudlled again.
Title: Re: pulling to right when braking
Post by: markey mark on 24 December 2008, 20:24:39
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uneven brake/tire performence ar said or possibly  right side wishbone bushes allowing the wheel to stear right under breaking. Another thing to check when your under there.
Oh ffs, just re read this, sorry. Pass side caliper not working. Got fudlled again.

bloody hell chris keep up bud !! lmao  ;D ;D