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    right brake locks up

    anyone know why under heavy braking or on a dirt road my front right brake locks up on a GU
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy View Post
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    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.
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    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
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    Also the right front has the shortest run of break line too. Whether that makes a difference or not
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    does gu have abs ?
    caliper might need an overhall could have a rough spot on shaft
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by my third 256 View Post
    does gu have abs ?
    caliper might need an overhall could have a rough spot on shaft
    no, it has't got ABS
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    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)
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    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
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