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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #30 on: 16 October 2011, 23:40:27 »
Sticky piston (rather than slider), I would put money on it. Not much money mind. ::) ;D
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #31 on: 17 October 2011, 00:24:21 »
well there is extra "ballast" on the right hand side  ::)  :-X  ;D
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #32 on: 17 October 2011, 07:01:29 »
why not swap wheels with another one to rule out these tyres (and wheels)?
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #33 on: 17 October 2011, 08:18:45 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 October 2011, 07:01:29
why not swap wheels with another one to rule out these tyres (and wheels)?
Swapped tyres front to back (can't swap sides, as directional), so less convinced its tyres.
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #34 on: 17 October 2011, 08:19:05 »
How can I test for a sticky piston in caliper?
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #35 on: 17 October 2011, 08:37:23 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 October 2011, 08:18:45
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 October 2011, 07:01:29
why not swap wheels with another one to rule out these tyres (and wheels)?
Swapped tyres front to back (can't swap sides, as directional), so less convinced its tyres.

I meant between cars ;)
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #36 on: 17 October 2011, 08:41:42 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 October 2011, 08:37:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 October 2011, 08:18:45
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 October 2011, 07:01:29
why not swap wheels with another one to rule out these tyres (and wheels)?
Swapped tyres front to back (can't swap sides, as directional), so less convinced its tyres.

I meant between cars ;)
So you are suggesting 2 problematic tyres on the car? ;)
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #37 on: 17 October 2011, 08:52:43 »
youre saying there are 4 mickey mouse tyres on TBE...

you also have a car with the identical fitment with 4 known good wheels and tyres...

for the sake of 1/2 an hour youve swapped em over and ruled em out.
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #38 on: 17 October 2011, 11:23:56 »
Quote from: tunnie on 17 October 2011, 00:24:21
well there is extra "ballast" on the right hand side  ::) :-X ;D

I'm heavier then him, but mine also pulls  ;D :-X
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #39 on: 17 October 2011, 19:04:25 »
Swapped front pads over between drivers and passenger side. Sod all difference.

Same time, double checked sliders (move freely) and pistons (come out evenly and smoothly when she pumped the pedal with no pads in).

Kinda out of ideas now...


Is the front subframe held to chassis on bushes?  :-\
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #40 on: 17 October 2011, 19:27:04 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 October 2011, 19:04:25
Swapped front pads over between drivers and passenger side. Sod all difference.

Same time, double checked sliders (move freely) and pistons (come out evenly and smoothly when she pumped the pedal with no pads in).

Kinda out of ideas now...


Is the front subframe held to chassis on bushes?  :-\
no, just bft bolts.
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #41 on: 17 October 2011, 19:58:01 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 October 2011, 19:27:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 October 2011, 19:04:25
Swapped front pads over between drivers and passenger side. Sod all difference.

Same time, double checked sliders (move freely) and pistons (come out evenly and smoothly when she pumped the pedal with no pads in).

Kinda out of ideas now...


Is the front subframe held to chassis on bushes?  :-\
no, just bft bolts.
Thats something else to rule out then.  The 'possibilities' list is diminishing  :'(
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #42 on: 17 October 2011, 20:53:31 »
So, are we saying the brakes are fine, properly blead, no air in abs pump...?

If so, then need to examine rearward front bushes...? Have polly been swapped to other side?
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #43 on: 17 October 2011, 20:59:03 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 October 2011, 20:53:31
So, are we saying the brakes are fine, properly blead, no air in abs pump...?

If so, then need to examine rearward front bushes...? Have polly been swapped to other side?
Well, I've rebled.  Using the tech2 test to check for air, can't feel any.  God knows if any still in modulator. Possible I guess.

Not swapped pollys over, but did get a prybar out earlier, fronts felt solid.

With both front wheels in the air, seems to be a lot of movement in the steering box, but seem to recall that being normal with engine off, and both front wheels up....
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Re: Pulls right under braking
« Reply #44 on: 17 October 2011, 21:04:13 »
Yes, up to an inch of slop at the steering wheel, say half inch at the road wheels perhaps...?

Should tighten up straight ahead. Is pitman arm straight ahead with steering wheel.
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