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Author: Subject: rear disc brakes binding??
t16turbotone

posted on 11/9/09 at 06:56 PM Reply With Quote
rear disc brakes binding??

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

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coozer

posted on 11/9/09 at 06:57 PM Reply With Quote
Drums





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t16turbotone

posted on 11/9/09 at 07:00 PM Reply With Quote
?? seems a little drastic to change to drums....lol
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big-vee-twin

posted on 11/9/09 at 07:30 PM Reply With Quote
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.





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britishtrident

posted on 11/9/09 at 08:13 PM Reply With Quote
Brake pedal not allowing mastecylnder piston to coming back far enough ?

Also make sure the resevoir isn't over filled.





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