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Rear brake imbalance


CWilson184

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Hi All, I have a 2016 ex academy and it has just failed it's MOT due to rear brake imbalance.

 

I have changed the pads, the calipers are moving free, the discs are only worn about 0.5mm and bled the brakes but it still seems to pull slightly to the left under heavy braking.

 

I am not sure what else could be going on, does anyone have any ideas I could try before I send it back?

 

Cheers,

Charlie

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Have you located the pip on the inner pad correctly into the slot in the piston..?

Are both the pistons and caliper slides free in operation, usually noticeable when you remove the old pads as you find one had suffered premature wear in comparison.

do you have flexible hoses to the calipers...? if so remove the calipers slip a suitable wedge between the pads and position the bled nipple upper most and rebleed, if you bleed them in the fitted orientation there will be residual air pocket left in the cailper.

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Another thought ... after winding back the piston and fitting new pads ... with slots engaged properly as post above ... you have to press the brake pedal firmly a few times to operate the internal self adjuster before adjusting and using the handbrake. This is important.
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