Car pulling to the right under braking

[HendrixsWhiteStratReturns]

Evening all

Took the car put for the first time since Nov - runs perfectly (1990 xflow) but car pulls hard to the right under braking. Seems to be front brakes, No sign of leaking fluid so suspect seized piston maybe ? Any chance of these being freed with a bit of (safe area) hard braking and pumping or is it a strip/rebuild job ?

[7 wonders of the world]

Check both fronts for seizure, then the rears too.

If you find a front is the problem, either:

-get seal and piston kits

-have them refurbed think some members use Big Red ?

-post in wanted someone will have upgraded I'm sure

-replace like for like with new form one of the Triumph parts dealers 

-see this as a silver lining and upgrade 

[john g]

Redline do a rebuild kit. 

[HendrixsWhiteStratReturns]

Thanks both !

[Ivaan]

Remove the pads from one wheel at a time, then with someone else on the brake peddle, using a screw driver as a lever, work each of the pistons a few times. If no leaks or damage to the piston cylindrical face, you should be okay. Just be careful not to extend the piston too far and push it out of the caliper. Also take the cap off of the MC and keep an eye on the fluid levels. Replace the pads before moving on to the next wheel.

[HendrixsWhiteStratReturns]

Cheers Ivaan

 

[Nick T]

Daft question, you have checked the tyre pressures?

[Molecular--Bob]

I had a rear brake pad delaminate which gave symptoms similar to yours. It was rotating hard around the rear wheel with the intact pad.