Hi all
i have just started to notice that sometimes when i am braking, just before the car comes to a stop I get a 'erup!' noise, a slight pull to the right and feedback through the brake pedal, almost like it pushes back for half a second.
I have had the front wheels up and noticed that when you pressurise the brake system, the left side locks the wheel as you would expect but the right wheel can still be rotated. It is almost like they cant hold the pressure and retract back, however I have no leaks and fluid levels have not changed.
I stripped down the right brake yesterday.
The pins seem ok.
all the shims are present although a little worn but i dont get squeeking.
However I did notice that the bottom pot was out about 2mm more than the top.
I pushed them both out somewhat and they seem clean under the boots.
They were a little stiff but i would say not as much as other cars.
I also noticed when pumping the pots in and out that they dont seem to move together. first the bottom moves a little then the top and so on.
I am guessing this is a sticky caliper but my atempt to fix it made no difference at all.
Just wondered what you thought. Would like to make sure i get it right at min cost as lost job recently and have just had to fork out £450 for tyres, MOT, tax and ball joints.
your help is most welcome.