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GQ brakes....
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:01 pm
by Ryan
just put new brakes across the rear of the GQ (pads only) about to do the front but got a quick question, on the test drive after doing the rears, (only a quick one round the block) it pulls to the left now under brakes, is that just because they have to wear in a bit b4 it will be all straight?? or have i done something wrong.....
, its disks all round
any help appreciated
Cheers
Ryan
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:38 pm
by ozy1
I did the same with mine about 6 months ago, and upon further inspection, the left rear calliper was locked on, check to see how hot your disk gets,
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:41 pm
by matthewK
did you bleed the brakes?
if u did,
then i'm thinking that maybe one disc is further warn then the other
if so just takes a bit to wear in
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 5:50 pm
by Screwy
When u put new pads in any car, it takes about 70 km for them to fully 'BED' in and be seated right. If u have put them in right it is common for it to pull a little but will get better after about 70km of driving.
screwy
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 5:59 pm
by Ryan
yea took it for a long run and all is good now, gotta love new brakes
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 10:30 pm
by bogged
ozy1 wrote:I did the same with mine about 6 months ago, and upon further inspection, the left rear calliper was locked on, check to see how hot your disk gets,
this is common on GQ's.. piss poor calipers. caliper kits aint cheap either
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 3:05 pm
by bazzle
Ensure the slide pins are lubricated and dont have too mush wear.
Should be able to move caliper easily from side to side with pads out.
Bazzle
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 5:30 pm
by Screwy
bogged wrote:ozy1 wrote:I did the same with mine about 6 months ago, and upon further inspection, the left rear calliper was locked on, check to see how hot your disk gets,
this is common on GQ's.. piss poor calipers. caliper kits aint cheap either
They are when u know the right ppl