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rear disc brakes binding??
t16turbotone - 11/9/09 at 06:56 PM

hello peeps, just been out for another short blat, i have noticed that after 10 mile or so the rear brakes start to bind slightly?? caplipers are sierra items and new, handbrake cbles are new and not tight at all.....when i go to car tomorow they will be ok to start off with then they will start to bind after a short while...standard sierra master cylinder with punto bias valve connected in line to rears...any ideas folks pls??

thanx


coozer - 11/9/09 at 06:57 PM

Drums


t16turbotone - 11/9/09 at 07:00 PM

?? seems a little drastic to change to drums....lol


big-vee-twin - 11/9/09 at 07:30 PM

I had a similar problem, turned out to be wheel bearings, was on a Saxo but it felt like the brakes were binding- may be worth checking.


britishtrident - 11/9/09 at 08:13 PM

Brake pedal not allowing mastecylnder piston to coming back far enough ?

Also make sure the resevoir isn't over filled.