It's called drifting mate
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| Author: | brett [ Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Slide to the left while braking |
Hi guys, got a weird one, that my local mechanic has his head scratching.. When braking the car veers ( very slightly to the left), we have checked the brakes ( minisport 4 pot alloy 7.5") , pads, bleed the fluid (new stuff) aligned the car, checked the steering rack... Any ideas. being Hydro the left rides a few mm higher then the right ( when Im in it) The handling is spot on and is amazing best its ever been.. when I fitted the brakes they had to cut down the original brake pads on them perhaps I have have a tad more brake pad on one side perhaps Cheers Brett |
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| Author: | andywado [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
It's called drifting mate
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| Author: | Scoop [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
Cutting the backing of the brakes pads wont matter. Its only for clearance and none of the pad surface is touched (that I've ever seen). Has it only just started, if so what have you altered lately? Are the rear brakes adjusted correctly and the same? Castor bushes ok? How old are the flexible brake hoses? Are the steering arms on the hubs tight? Tyre pressures the same? Just my first thoughts! Good luck |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
And is the pedal solid? Could be air in the rh caliper. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
Scoop wrote: And is the pedal solid? Could be air in the rh caliper. or a sticky/binding piston(s)... [PS pulling to one side is no joke...because in the wet it can really catch you out and maybe throw you off the road...] |
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| Author: | brett [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
unfortunately the mechanic and myself have checked all the suggestions.... we even found the steering rack was loose.... |
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| Author: | Stuwey [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
Steering arm bolts, in the top of the hub? I've had one let go before |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
Steering arm dowels loose in the swivel hubs or arms? New bolts alone don't fix this. They need to be a TIGHT fit. |
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| Author: | rodmac [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
I had a similar experience with my previous Mk2 S and it turned out to be a worn upper arm pivot shaft and bearing. Could not detect it when hydro pumped up and loaded but that was the problem Cheers Rod |
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| Author: | Stibbsy [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
Consider flexible brake hoses u/s. Or even steering rack bush worn. |
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| Author: | sitnlo62 [ Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
Brett, Try putting the rear tyres on the front and front on rear. Tyres may be the problem
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| Author: | IndigoBlueCooperS [ Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slide to the left while braking |
Are the rear slave cylinders the same inside diameter? |
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