anyone know why under heavy braking or on a dirt road my front right brake locks up on a GU
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anyone know why under heavy braking or on a dirt road my front right brake locks up on a GU
No.
Need more information,we are not mind readers.
What is the condition of your breaking system? Has it recently been worked on? Is it locking up seemingly quicker than what it should be
looks to be in good condition, no work done to them. seems to lock up when braking hard, (when roos jump in front of you) also on dirt roads with fully loaded trailer when coming to a stop but not hard braking. normal driving and braking seems ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
If no work has been done, start with the basics, new break fluid. How much meat is left on both front pads?
Also check the condition of the rubber hoses, and for any warping on the disc's
Also the right front has the shortest run of break line too. Whether that makes a difference or not
does gu have abs ?
caliper might need an overhall could have a rough spot on shaft
X2 might be the front left causing the problem, sticking and sending all fluid to the right front.
Grab a kit and recoe both calipers, and if you have time do the rears as well
Then cross that off the list lol
Go into Shep and give the underside a good clean
no, it has't got ABSQuote:
Originally Posted by my third 256
x3 on it probably being the front left not locking up so to speak if the RH disc is OK.
Time for a brake overhaul methinks, check discs for glazing, warp etc, check caliper pistons for wear, corrosion etc, check/replace the pads, blah blah blah
Consider drilled and slotted rotors and braided lines (both made a big difference to mine)
I brought dimple drilled and slotted rotors for around $100 a corner with green/black pads
DBA are a new vendor here so pop them a pm maybe
thanks for the input, looks like a few things to do. will have to just put up with it for now.
That's a great idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by janderson
a bit dangerous dont you think to leave it as somethink could suddenly happen and life is too short especialy if kids are in the patrolQuote:
Originally Posted by janderson
Mate even a Quick look could show you something that maybe simple.... pull the wheel off and then the caliper and see if there is anything obvious.
no choice at the moment, no funds.Quote:
Originally Posted by my third 256
thanks mate, done thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
might be up soon so can give you some time to have a look.
More to motivate lol
Thanks mate, let me know.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Had the same problem on the GQ, except opposite wheel (left kept locking, and pulled to left when braking). So I rebuilt the right caliper,thinking it wasnt working /siezed. Stayed the same. So I rebuilt the opposite caliper and it fixed it. Seems that it was jamming on braking. Maybe running half on all the time. I would suggest rebuilding both calipers. Or be slack and do one, then have to do the other! LOL!
Mark